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| − | Most Worshipful Brother Harry Keene is recorded in the Grand Lodge annals as Senior Grand Steward in 1886, Junior Grand Warden in | + | Most Worshipful Brother Harry Keene is recorded in the Grand Lodge annals as Senior Grand Steward in 1886, Junior Grand Warden in 1890, Senior Grand Warden in 1891, Deputy Grand Master in 1892, and Most Worshipful Grand Master in 1893. He was appointed Grand Lecturer for the Twelfth District November 9, 188B, and District Deputy Grand Master October 14, 1887, filling both positions. Was yearly reappointed until his election as Grand Master. He was reputed as one of the few exceptionally proficient in the ritual of Symbolic Masonry. |
| − | Brother Keene was born near Bristol, England, September 18, 1847. He attended public schools until fourteen years of age. He then entered a drug store for some years. Was then in the employ of the Bristol and Exeter Railway until his departure for America in 1867. He settled in Chicago, Illinois, only for a few months, when he removed to St. Joseph, Missouri. His first employment was as engineer on the K. C. St. J. & C. B. Railway. This position he resigned in 1877 and engaged in mercantile pursuits until 1888, when he was elected and served as County Judge of Buchanan County during 1889 and 1890. He then engaged with and became an officer of the Uvalde Irrigation, Manufacturing and Water | + | Brother Keene was born near Bristol, England, September 18, 1847. He attended public schools until fourteen years of age. He then entered a drug store for some years. Was then in the employ of the Bristol and Exeter Railway until his departure for America in 1867. He settled in Chicago, Illinois, only for a few months, when he removed to St. Joseph, Missouri. His first employment was as engineer on the K. C. St. J. & C. B. Railway. This position he resigned in 1877 and engaged in mercantile pursuits until 1888, when he was elected and served as County Judge of Buchanan County during 1889 and 1890. He then engaged with and became an officer of the Uvalde Irrigation, Manufacturing and Water Company of Texas, in which he continued for several years. |
| − | Company of Texas, in which he continued for several years. | + | |
| − | Brother Keene was initiated in St. Joseph Lodge No. 78, at St. Joseph, Missouri, August 17, | + | Brother Keene was initiated in St. Joseph Lodge No. 78, at St. Joseph, Missouri, August 17, 1874; passed September 7th and raised September 21st of the same year. He was appointed Senior Deacon for 1877 and twice reappointed; elected Senior Warden for 1880 and again for 1882, and Worshipful Master for 1884. The Capitular degrees of Mark, Past and Most Excellent Master he received in St. Joseph Royal Arch Chapter No. 14, on March 24th. He was exalted to the Royal Arch April 14, 1876. He served as Captain of the Host some years. He passed the Circle in St. Joseph Council No. 9, Royal and Select Masters, November 27, 1880, and was elected Thrice Illustrious Master for 1884, and re,elected for 1885. He was created a Knight Templar in St. Joseph Commandery No. 29, K. T., now No. 4, July 15, 1876. May 3, 1889, he was created a Noble in Moila Temple A. A. O. N. M. S., at St. Joseph, Missouri. |
| − | at St. Joseph, Missouri. | + | |
| − | Brother Keene died at his home in St. Joseph, Missouri, July 2, 1900. His funeral, July 5th, by his request before death, was conducted by his Lodge. M. W. Brother Joseph S. Browne, Past Grand Master and lifelong friend, officiated as Worshipful Master. The Bearer of Great Lights, Marshal and all the | + | Brother Keene died at his home in St. Joseph, Missouri, July 2, 1900. His funeral, July 5th, by his request before death, was conducted by his Lodge. M. W. Brother [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MOGMJBrowne Joseph S. Browne], Past Grand Master and lifelong friend, officiated as Worshipful Master. The Bearer of Great Lights, Marshal and all the pallbearers were Past Masters of the three Lodges in St. Joseph, and all personal friends of the distinguished deceased. |
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Revision as of 16:17, 30 June 2017
HARRY KEENE 1847-1900
Grand Master, 1893-1894
BIOGRAPHY
From Biographies of Past Grand Masters, 1821-1901, by the Grand Lodge of Missouri:
Most Worshipful Brother Harry Keene is recorded in the Grand Lodge annals as Senior Grand Steward in 1886, Junior Grand Warden in 1890, Senior Grand Warden in 1891, Deputy Grand Master in 1892, and Most Worshipful Grand Master in 1893. He was appointed Grand Lecturer for the Twelfth District November 9, 188B, and District Deputy Grand Master October 14, 1887, filling both positions. Was yearly reappointed until his election as Grand Master. He was reputed as one of the few exceptionally proficient in the ritual of Symbolic Masonry.
Brother Keene was born near Bristol, England, September 18, 1847. He attended public schools until fourteen years of age. He then entered a drug store for some years. Was then in the employ of the Bristol and Exeter Railway until his departure for America in 1867. He settled in Chicago, Illinois, only for a few months, when he removed to St. Joseph, Missouri. His first employment was as engineer on the K. C. St. J. & C. B. Railway. This position he resigned in 1877 and engaged in mercantile pursuits until 1888, when he was elected and served as County Judge of Buchanan County during 1889 and 1890. He then engaged with and became an officer of the Uvalde Irrigation, Manufacturing and Water Company of Texas, in which he continued for several years.
Brother Keene was initiated in St. Joseph Lodge No. 78, at St. Joseph, Missouri, August 17, 1874; passed September 7th and raised September 21st of the same year. He was appointed Senior Deacon for 1877 and twice reappointed; elected Senior Warden for 1880 and again for 1882, and Worshipful Master for 1884. The Capitular degrees of Mark, Past and Most Excellent Master he received in St. Joseph Royal Arch Chapter No. 14, on March 24th. He was exalted to the Royal Arch April 14, 1876. He served as Captain of the Host some years. He passed the Circle in St. Joseph Council No. 9, Royal and Select Masters, November 27, 1880, and was elected Thrice Illustrious Master for 1884, and re,elected for 1885. He was created a Knight Templar in St. Joseph Commandery No. 29, K. T., now No. 4, July 15, 1876. May 3, 1889, he was created a Noble in Moila Temple A. A. O. N. M. S., at St. Joseph, Missouri.
Brother Keene died at his home in St. Joseph, Missouri, July 2, 1900. His funeral, July 5th, by his request before death, was conducted by his Lodge. M. W. Brother Joseph S. Browne, Past Grand Master and lifelong friend, officiated as Worshipful Master. The Bearer of Great Lights, Marshal and all the pallbearers were Past Masters of the three Lodges in St. Joseph, and all personal friends of the distinguished deceased.
