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EDWARD MINTON WOODWARD 1860-1946

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From the collection of the Grand Lodge of Masons in Massachusetts

Junior Grand Steward, 1902
Junior Grand Warden, 1924

MEMORIAL

From Proceedings, Page 1946-346:

  • Born in Paxton, Massachusetts, August 13, 1860, the son of Albert E. and Lizzie J. Woodward
  • Married Miss S. Emma Hemenway
    • Celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary July 1937
    • They had two sons and three daughters; 5 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren
  • Died at his home in Worcester, Massachusetts, November 6, 1946
  • Graduated Classical High School, Worcester, 1881
  • Amherst College (A.8. degree) in 1885
  • Taught school in Hubbardston, Massachusetts, for a term
  • In 1886, Teacher of Science and Mathematics, Classical High School, Worcester
  • Appointed Principal of South High School, Worcester, September, 1903
  • Retired in 1937 after 51 years in the teaching profession
  • He was Past President of Worcester County Teachers' Association
  • Member of National Educational Association
  • Member of Exchange Club, Worcester
  • Director of Worcester F'ederal Savings and Loan Association

MASONIC RECORD

  • Raised in Morning Star Lodge, April 12, 1887
    • Worshipful Master, 1899-1900
    • D.D.G.M., 18th District, 1908 and 1909
    • Junior Grand Warden of Grand Lodge, 1924
    • Member of Board of Masonic Relief of Grand Lodge since Dec. 27, 1920
    • Charter Member of Isaiah Thomas Lodge
  • Exalted in Eureka Royal Arch Chapter, May 31, 1887
    • High Priest, 1894-1895
    • D.D.G.H.P. 1899-1901
    • Deputy Grand High Priest, 1902-1903
    • Member of Massachusetts Conyention, Order of High Priesthood, March 10, 1895
  • Greeted in Hiram Council, R.&S.M., June 30, 1887
    • Illustrious Master, 1894-1895
  • Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Council of Massachusetts, 1897
  • Knighted in Worcester County Commandery, No. 5, K.T., June 23, 1892
    • Eminent Commander, 1903-1904
    • Recorder, 1918-1938
  • He became a member of all the Scottish Rite Bodies of Worcester in April, 1889
    • Was thrice Potent Master of Worcester Lodge of Perfection, 1897-1900
    • Sovereign Prince of Goddard Council, P. of J., 1901-1903
    • Most Wise Master of Lawrence Chapter of Rose Croix, 1903- 1905
    • He received the thirty-second degree in Massachusetts Consistory on April 22, 1898
    • Was Chancellor of Massachusetts Consistory, 1900-1903
    • Second Lieutenant Commander of Massachusetts Council of Deliberation, 1902-1903
    • Crowned Sovereign Grand Inspector General, 33°, and Honorary Member of the Supreme Council, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, September 18, 1906
  • Received Henry Price Medal, October 19,1925
  • Veteran's Medal, 1937
  • Paul Revere Distinguished Service Medal (Grand Chapter) March 15, 1932
  • Representative to the Worcester Masonic Charity and Educational Association since 1899
    • Clerk 1899 to 1916
    • Treasurer 1916 to 1942

Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church, Worcester, and were conducted by Right Worshipful and Reverend Thomas S. Roy.

This is the record of a highly respected and popular citizen of Worcester, who was not only a Brother in the finest sense in his fraternal associations, but also a real father to countless thousands of students who came under his jurisdiction.

He was a man greatly beloved by everyone who knew him.

Fraternally submitted
Herbert P. Bagley
Clifford W. Greene
Walter I. Engstrom



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