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He was appointed District Deputy Grand Master for the Twenty-fourth District, comprising St. Louis City, County, and Franklin County. The position was retained for many years, during which he was a regular attendant upon all sessions of the Grand Lodge. In 1872 he was elected Senior Grand Warden, the following year Deputy Grand Master, and in 1874 he was chosen Most Worshipful Grand Master, serving one year. Was succeeded by Brother [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MOGMJCadle James K. Cadle]. He was appointed Grand Secretary April 11, 1877, to fill the vacancy occasioned by the death of Brother Geo. Frank Gouley. That position he held just six months — until October 11th — when Doctor Vincil was elected Grand Secretary. In 1878 Brother Luke was elected Grand Treasurer of the Grand Lodge and re-elected in 1879, 1880 and 1881, serving four years. | He was appointed District Deputy Grand Master for the Twenty-fourth District, comprising St. Louis City, County, and Franklin County. The position was retained for many years, during which he was a regular attendant upon all sessions of the Grand Lodge. In 1872 he was elected Senior Grand Warden, the following year Deputy Grand Master, and in 1874 he was chosen Most Worshipful Grand Master, serving one year. Was succeeded by Brother [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MOGMJCadle James K. Cadle]. He was appointed Grand Secretary April 11, 1877, to fill the vacancy occasioned by the death of Brother Geo. Frank Gouley. That position he held just six months — until October 11th — when Doctor Vincil was elected Grand Secretary. In 1878 Brother Luke was elected Grand Treasurer of the Grand Lodge and re-elected in 1879, 1880 and 1881, serving four years. | ||
| − | Brother Luke, so far as can be ascertained, was made in Polar Star Lodge No. 79. Dimitted from No. 79, December 13, 1878. Joined No. 25, September 11, 1879, and remained a member until his death. We have nothing in evidence as to where he obtained membership in Chapter, Council or Commandery. In the Grand Council Royal and Select Masters it appears he was elected Deputy Grand Master in October, 1872; also that he was elected Grand Recorded in 1877, serving one year. In 1880 he was elected Grand Treasurer of the Grand Council and re-elected in 1881 and 1882, serving three years. | + | Brother Luke, so far as can be ascertained, was made in [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MOPolarSta79 Polar Star Lodge No. 79]. Dimitted from No. 79, December 13, 1878. Joined [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MONaphtali25 No. 25], September 11, 1879, and remained a member until his death. We have nothing in evidence as to where he obtained membership in Chapter, Council or Commandery. In the Grand Council Royal and Select Masters it appears he was elected Deputy Grand Master in October, 1872; also that he was elected Grand Recorded in 1877, serving one year. In 1880 he was elected Grand Treasurer of the Grand Council and re-elected in 1881 and 1882, serving three years. |
His death was among strangers, as it were, in the far North, October 4, 1888. His remains were brought to St. Louis for interment. | His death was among strangers, as it were, in the far North, October 4, 1888. His remains were brought to St. Louis for interment. | ||
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JOHN WALLACE LUKE 1817-1888
Grand Master, 1874-1875
BIOGRAPHY
From Biographies of Past Grand Masters, 1821-1901, by the Grand Lodge of Missouri:
Most Worshipful Brother John W. Luke entered the Grand Lodge at the Annual Communication in 1857, representing Polar Star Lodge No. 79. He at once became known as an active and zealous worker.
He was appointed District Deputy Grand Master for the Twenty-fourth District, comprising St. Louis City, County, and Franklin County. The position was retained for many years, during which he was a regular attendant upon all sessions of the Grand Lodge. In 1872 he was elected Senior Grand Warden, the following year Deputy Grand Master, and in 1874 he was chosen Most Worshipful Grand Master, serving one year. Was succeeded by Brother James K. Cadle. He was appointed Grand Secretary April 11, 1877, to fill the vacancy occasioned by the death of Brother Geo. Frank Gouley. That position he held just six months — until October 11th — when Doctor Vincil was elected Grand Secretary. In 1878 Brother Luke was elected Grand Treasurer of the Grand Lodge and re-elected in 1879, 1880 and 1881, serving four years.
Brother Luke, so far as can be ascertained, was made in Polar Star Lodge No. 79. Dimitted from No. 79, December 13, 1878. Joined No. 25, September 11, 1879, and remained a member until his death. We have nothing in evidence as to where he obtained membership in Chapter, Council or Commandery. In the Grand Council Royal and Select Masters it appears he was elected Deputy Grand Master in October, 1872; also that he was elected Grand Recorded in 1877, serving one year. In 1880 he was elected Grand Treasurer of the Grand Council and re-elected in 1881 and 1882, serving three years.
His death was among strangers, as it were, in the far North, October 4, 1888. His remains were brought to St. Louis for interment.
From Missouri Lodge of Research:
Little is known of his family life or career, probably due to his profession, that of a river pilot.
He was made a Mason in Naphtali Lodge No 25, St Louis, Mo September 23, 1844, dimitting from Naphtali in December 1845 to assist in the formation of Polar Star Lodge No 79, in September 1879 he returned to Naphtali Lodge and remained a member until his death.
He was elected Grand Master in 1874 and served as Grand Secretary for six month upon the death of Frank Gouley and in 1878 he was elected Grand Treasurer and served four years.
His death occurred October 4, 1888 at Fort Benton, Mont, his remains being brought to St Louis where they were buried in Bellefontaine Cemetery by members of Naphtali Lodge No 25.
Date 2016
Collection GLMO
People John W. Luke
