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ITHAMAR F[RANCIS]. CONKEY 1824-1875
Senior Grand Warden, 1869
NECROLOGY
- MM 1857, Revere
- WM 1860-1862, Pacific
- DDGM, District 8 (Greenfield), 1867-1868
- Senior Grand Warden, 1869
MEMORIAL
From Proceedings, Page 1875-107:
The committee appointed to prepare resolutions on the death of R.W. Brother Ithamar Francis Conkey respectfully submit the following report: —
"Whereas, God in his inscrutable wisdom has removed from among us by death R.W. Brother Ithamar Francis Conkey, thus severing another link in the Fraternal Chain, therefore,
"Resolved, That this Grand Lodge, and all Masonic Bodies of which he was an honored member, have lost a worthy companion, a true friend, a zealous Mason, and a good citizen.
"Resolved, That, while we deeply deplore his loss, we bow in humble submission to the will of Him who doeth all things well, and confidently hope to meet him in that better land, — the Celestial Lodge above.
"Resolved, That we tender to his family our heartfelt sympathy in this afflictive bereavement. May they be sustained by the hope that a lasting reunion awaits them.
"Resolved, That the Recording Grand Secretary be instructed to transmit a copy of these resolutions to his family.
DANIEL W. CRAFTS,
MIRICK N. SPEAR,
SAMUEL A. PHELPS,
Committee.
From Moore's Freemason's Monthly, Vol. XXII, No. 2, November 1862, Page 63:
The following Resolutions were adopted by Pacific Lodge, Amherst, in commemoration of the death of their distinguished Brother, Hon. Ithamer Conkey.
- Whereas, it has pleased the Great Master of the Universe to remove by death a beloved and esteemed member of Pacific Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons, Hon. Ithamar Conkey, therefore
- Resolved, That in his death we recognize the hand of that All Wise Disposer of events, who doeth all things well, and while we mourn bit departure we also feel that what is our loss is his gain.
- Resolved, That in him we have lost a faithful friend, a wise counsellor and esteemed companion; one whose presence was always a source of pleasure and profit.
- Resolved, That in his death the community have also lost a useful member of society; one who was willing to forget sell in bis efforts to promote the well being of hit fellow citizens, and who has done much by his counsels and labors to advance the interests of the community at large.
- Resolved, That we tender to the afflicted family of the deceased, our sincere and hearty sympathy for their bereavement, and that the Secretary of the Lodge be in directed to transmit a copy of these resolutions to the widow of the deceased; and thai as a further token the Lodge be draped in mourning for the period of thirty days.
