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WILLIAM FERSON 1774-1853

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  • MM 1797, Meridian #60, Franklin, N.H.
  • WM 1821-1823, 1825-1828, 1843-1844, The Tyrian
  • DDGM, District 2, 1850-1851
  • Senior Grand Warden 1852

MEMORIAL

From Proceedings, 1853, Page V-470:

"Whereas it has pleased the Almighty Disposer of all things, to remove from this world our late Senior Grand Warden, the R.W. William Ferson, it became this Grand Lodge, where his character and services were so well known, to express its regret for his loss and its respect for his memory.

"Bro. Ferson had arrived at the ripe age of seventy-nine years, and this long life, so far as we know, was unsullied by any action in any way derogatory to a man or a Mason. He was not in any sense, a man of pretensions: simple, straight forward, firm, where principle was concerned, yet kind and conciliatory, he will be most regretted, where best known. He was emphatically a man to be trusted, in the evil times, he was beset on all sides, and though suffering severely, still stood immovable. Irreproachable in all the relations of society, as a husband, a father, and a citizen, his name will long be remembered and revered.

"Resolved, That this Grand Lodge deeply regret the loss which we, in common with the whole. Masonic community, have sustained in the death of this worthy and respected Father in Masonry, and that the Altar and regalia be clothed with the usual badges of Mourning, also, that the R G, Secretary be directed to transmit a copy of this resolution to his family. All of which is respectfully submitted.

GEO. G. SMITH,
JOHN S. JOHNSON.
ISAAC P. SEAVEY.

From Moore's Freemason's Monthly, Vol. XIII, No. 3, January 1854, p. 91:

At a meeting of Tyrian Lodge, Gloucester, Mass , Thursday afternoon, December S, 1853, called for the purpose of attending the funeral of our venerable and beloved Brother, Past Master William Ferson, the following preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopted :—

Whereas it has pleased the Almighty Ruler of the Universe, to remove from earth to his celestial home above, our venerable and beloved Brother, P. M. William Ferson, therefore

Resolved, That the decease of our venerable and beloved Brother P. M. William Ferson, who departed this life on the 6th instant, at the age of 79 years, is an event which demands the special notice of the Brethren of this Lodge.

Resolved, That his connexion with us as a Brother and member of this Lodge for a period of thirtyfour years, a part of which, time he has presided over this Lodge as Master, and was appointed by the Grand Lodge as Deputy Grand Master for this Masonic District, and was also elevated to the station of Senior Grand Warden of Masons in this State, and who at the time of his death held the office of Treasurer of this Lodge, his attachment to our principles and Institution, as well as his upright but affectionate discharge of his duties as a Mason and as a man, had entitled him to our respect and esteem, and will cause his memory to be held in lasting remembrance among us.

Resolved, That as Masons and as men we sincerely mourn his departure from among us, for he was a faithful worthy Brother, and a good man, and through evil and through good report he ever maintained the strength of his confidence, and at' tachment to our Order, with manliness and honor.

Resolved, That we sympathize with the widow and family of our deceased Brother, in the sad bereavement they are called to experience for the loss of one who can never be supplied in their affections.

Resolved, That we wear the usual badge of mourning for the space of three months, and that the furniture and jewels of this Lodge be clothed in mourning, aa a token of respect for our deceased Brother.

Resolved, That the Secretary be requested and authorized to forward a copy of these resolutions to the family of our departed Brother, and also a copy of the same to the Freemasons' Magazine, for publication.

John S. Webber, Secretary of Tyrian Lodge.

The following resolutions, on the death of Br. Ferson, were reported by a committee, and adopted by the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, on the 14th ult. :—

Whereas, it has pleased the Almighty Disposer of all things to remove from this world, our late Senior Grand Warden, R. W. William Ferson, it becomes this Grand Lodge, where his character and services were so well known, to express its regret for his loss and its respect for his memory.

Brother Ferson had arrived at the ripe age of 79 years, and this long life, so far as we know, was unsullied by any action in any way derogatory to a man or a Mason. He was not in any sense, a man of pretensions; simple, straight-forward, firm, where principal was concerned, yet kind and conciliatory, he will be most re gretted where best known. He was emphatically a man to be trusted ; in the evil times he was beset on all sides, and though Buffering severely, still stood immoveable.

Irreproachable in all the relations of society as a husband, a father, and a citizen, his name will be long remembered and revered.

Resolved, That this Grand Lodge deeply regret the loss which we, in common with the whole Masonic community, have sustained in the death of this worthy and respected father in Masonry, and that the altar and regalia be clothed with the usual badges of mourning.


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