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EDWARD MINTON WOODWARD 1860-1946
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