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IVORY HOVEY POPE 1828-1905

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Junior Grand Warden, 1869

MEMORIAL

FROM PROCEEDINGS, 1905

From Proceedings, Page 1905-173:

"R. W. Bro. Ivory Hovey Pope died at his residence in Somerville on May 6, 1905, aged 76 years, 11 months and 7 days. After a distressing illness of several weeks, which he bore with patience and fortitude, he was released from the suffering and weakness of this world, to enter into the land of rest. He was born in Wells, Me., May 29, 1828.

"He was employed in the government Naval Office in Boston for nearly forty years, where he was respected and Honored for his upright character and honesty of purpose. He was made a Master Mason in Star of Bethlehem Lodge, Chelsea, May 23, 1855; became a charter member of Joseph Warren Lodge, of Boston, instituted Sept. 23, 1856, and was its Worshipful Master in 1861, '62 and '63, and its Secretary for twelve years. He was Grand Lecturer of this Grand Lodge in 1863, '67 and '68, and served as Junior Grand Warden in 1869. He was a member of St. Andrew's Royal Arch Chapter, and a life member of Boston Commandery Knights Templar. He received the degrees of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite in Boston, April 3, 1863, and on Sept. 18, 1900, was created a Sovereign Grand Inspector General, thirty-third degree, at Boston. His friendships were strong and abiding. He was quiet and modest in manner and in speech, but forcible and persuasive in his advocacy of truth and devotion to principle."

FROM CAMBRIDGE CHRONICLE, 1905

From Cambridge Chronicle, May 13, 1905:

Ivory H. Pope, a man very well Known to members of the Third Universalist church and to many other Cambridge residents, died Saturday, at his home, 108 Orchard street. West Somerville, after an Illness of two months' duration. Funeral services were conducted at his late residence, Tuesday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, by Rev. William B. Eddy, of the Third Universalist church. The Beethoven quartet sang. Numerous beautiful floral tributes marked the esteem Id which Mr. Pope was held on every side. The burial was In Mt. Auburn cemetery.

Mr. Pope was born In Wells, Me., May 29, 1828. He was a lineal descendant of Major Isaac of Revolutionary fame, who raised and commanded a company In Col. Cotton's Plymouth regiment In 1776, and who was afterwards major of the third regiment of Massachusetts Colonials. Major Pope was one of the original members of the Society of the Cincinnati, to which membership Mr. Pope succeeded. In his youth, Mr. Pope came to Boston, but the Civil War found him a clerk In Washington. At the close of the struggle he returned to this vicinity and entered the naval office, with which he was connected for over 40 years. The last 80 years of his life were spent at 108 Orchard street, and before that time he had lived In Cambridgeport.

He was a 33d degree Mason, a former master of Joseph Warren Lodge of Boston, and a member of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts and of the Supreme Council. In early life he was connected with the Boston Fire Department, from which he derived a membership In the Boston Veteran Firemen's Association. He was a man of quiet speech and manner, but was ever strong and persuasive in his advocacy of truth. He was at all times a loyal and generous friend. He was especially noted for Integrity, uprightness and loyalty to principle. A Republican of the school of Sumner, Wilson and Andrew, Mr. Pope was ever true to the best traditions of his party. He Is survived by a widow.

FROM NEW ENGLAND CRAFTSMAN, OCTOBER 1905

From New England Craftsman, Vol. I, No. 1, October 1905, Page 31:

Brother Ivory H. Pope, a well known mason of Massachusetts, died at his home in Somerville, Mass, May 6, 1905 at the age of 76 years. 11 months, 7 days. He was born in Wells, Me. He was initiated in Star of Bethlehem Lodge and admitted to membership June 27, 1855. he dimitted from this lodge and United with Joseph Warren Lodge of Boston and was its first Senior Warden. He was Worshipful Master of the Lodge from Dec. 1860 to Dec. 1863 He was a permanent Member of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts and a Thirty Third Degree mason.

FROM COUNCIL OF DELIBERATION, 1905

From Proceedings of the Massachusetts Council of Deliberation AASR NMJ 1905, Page 27:

Right Worshipful Bro. Ivory Hovey Pope Was born in the town of Wells, York County, Me., May 29, 1828. He died at his residence, West Somerville, Mass., May 6, 1905, aged 76 years, 11 months and 7 days. The funeral service was held at his late residence May 9, and was attended by the relatives and a large gathering of mourning friends. The remains were taken to Mount Auburn for burial. The flowers placed upon his grave may wither, but the memory of his noble life and character is ours forever.

He is survived by a widow, Sarah M. Pope, with whom he was united in marriage June 21, 1860, and who ever gave to him, and especially during his severe illness, that love, devotion and care which are characteristic of the true woman.

Bro. Pope was a direct descendant of Major Isaac Pope of Revolutionary fame, who raised and commanded a Company in Colonel Colton’s Regiment in 1775, and afterwards was Major of the Third Regiment of Massachusetts Colonial Troops, and was one of the original members of the Society of the Cincinnati, to which membership our Right Worshipful Brother succeeded, and which honor he highly prized.

Bro. Pope learned the trade of a mason, and worked as a journeyman in Boston for several years; afterwards he tried a mercantile business. This not proving amply remunerative, and having an opportunity to enter the employ of the Government as clerk in the Quartermaster's Department at Washington. D.C., he moved there in June, 1863, and remained in that Department two years. Returning to Boston in the autumn of 1865, he received an appointment as clerk in the Naval Office in the Custom House in Boston, and continued in the employ of the United States as Clerk, Deputy Naval Officer and Assistant Deputy Naval Officer to the time of his death, a period of service in Government employ of nearly forty-two years. This long period of service marked the man as honest, honorable and efficient, and his associates in the Custom House deeply mourn his loss, for they miss the hearty hand-shake and warm welcome which it was his custom to give. They held him in the highest esteem, for he was kind, courteous and generous, and his character was irreproachable.

Worshipful Bro. Pope was elected to receive the Degrees of Freemasonry in Star of Bethlehem Lodge, Chelsea, Mass., March 28, 1855, and received the Degree of M. M., May 23, 1855. He was one of the original petitioners and a Charter Member of Joseph Warren Lodge, which was instituted Sept. 23, 1856, and constituted Oct. 15, 1857.

Bro. Pope was a leading spirit in the formation of Joseph Warren Lodge, and was Senior Warden under Dispensation. He was also Senior Warden in 1859 and 1860, and Worshipful Master in 1861, 1862 and 1863, although absent from June, 1863. He served the Lodge as Secretary for twelve years, from December, 1866, to December, 1878.

Bro. Pope was a fervent and zealous Mason, and noted for his unceasing vigilance and unwearying service in the interests of the Lodge. He was beloved, respected and appreciated for his loyalty and devotion. We shall miss the greeting known so well, but let us keep in mind his enthusiastic nature and his affectionate loyalty, for he preserved his interest in Masonry to the last.

Worshipful Bro. Pope was appointed Grand Lecturer in the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts in 1863, 1866, 1867 and 1868. To him, as much as to any other, was due the accuracy of the Ritual. He attracted the attention of the Brethren on account of his careful and exact work, and had the faculty of communicating tire same to others in a manner that would always leave an impression of its correctness.

He was elected Junior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge, December, 1868.

He was exalted a Royal Arch Mason in Saint Andrew’s Royal Arch Chapter, Jan. 11, 1856, and made a Royal and Select Master in Napthali Council, Chelsea, Jan. 26, 1872.

He received the Degrees of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite in Boston, April 3, 1863, and held the office of Grand High Priest in Boston Council of Princes of Jerusalem Jan. 15, 1868, to May 4, 1871, when the two Councils were united.

Bro. Pope’s love, devotion and ever-ready service to Masonry marked him as one worthy of recognition and promotion, and he was created a Sovereign Grand Inspector-General, 33°, in the Supreme Council for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, U. S. A., Sept. 18, 1900.

Thus passed the life of one loved and honored, and who merited all he received at the hands of the Government and his Masonic Brethren.

Respectfully and fraternally submitted,
James M. Gleason, 33°,
Daniel W. Lawrence, 33°,
Eugene A. Holton, 33°,
Committee.


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