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* '''[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1923 1923]''' (Notes in centennial history of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=StarEast1 Star in the East] Lodge, 1923-392)
* '''[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1948 1948]''' (Notes in 125th Anniversary history of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=StarEast1 Star in the East] Lodge, 1948-236)
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* '''[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1948 1948]''' (Notes in 125th Anniversary history of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=StarEast1 Star in the East] Lodge, 1948-236; see below)
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* '''[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1973 1973]''' (Notes in 150th Anniversary history of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=StarEast1 Star in the East] Lodge, 1973-290; see below)
 
* '''[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1958 1958]''' (Notes in centennial history of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Eureka Eureka] Lodge, 1958-99; see below)
 
* '''[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1958 1958]''' (Notes in centennial history of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Eureka Eureka] Lodge, 1958-99; see below)
 
* '''[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1998 1998]''' (Notes in 175th Anniversary of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=StarEastPaskamansett Star in the East-Paskamansett] Lodge, 1998-134; see below)
 
* '''[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1998 1998]''' (Notes in 175th Anniversary of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=StarEastPaskamansett Star in the East-Paskamansett] Lodge, 1998-134; see below)
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The history of this early Lodge reveals some interesting facts concerning life in this Town during the early days of the nineteenth century. In those days, when the population was but a small fraction of what it is today, when Union Street was called Main Street and when Water Street extended only from Elm to School Street, the population was largely a seafaring one. The whaling industry was growing rapidly, developing into a profitable one. Foundations were already being laid for those fortunes that later became famous and the population was increasing with business prosperity.
 
The history of this early Lodge reveals some interesting facts concerning life in this Town during the early days of the nineteenth century. In those days, when the population was but a small fraction of what it is today, when Union Street was called Main Street and when Water Street extended only from Elm to School Street, the population was largely a seafaring one. The whaling industry was growing rapidly, developing into a profitable one. Foundations were already being laid for those fortunes that later became famous and the population was increasing with business prosperity.
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The records of Washington Remembered Lodge indicate a sort of military method of dealing with attendance of members. Any prolonged or unexplained absence from meetings led to an inquiry and possibly to some discipline. Often members expecting to be absent, were granted "leave of absence." The frequency of these indicates that members may have been largely mariners and in fact were often in the records referred to as "Captain."
 
The records of Washington Remembered Lodge indicate a sort of military method of dealing with attendance of members. Any prolonged or unexplained absence from meetings led to an inquiry and possibly to some discipline. Often members expecting to be absent, were granted "leave of absence." The frequency of these indicates that members may have been largely mariners and in fact were often in the records referred to as "Captain."
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''From Proceedings Page 1973-290:''
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In 1803, New Bedford was Bedford Village, with only a few short streets. Union Street was then called Main Street, and Water Street extended only from School Street to Elm Street. At that time the population was small, and consisted of mariners and seafaring men. Nine of these men decided to form a Masonic Lodge, and applied for a charter, which was granted September 3, 1805 under the name of "Washington Remembered Lodge".
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The Lodge did not prosper, and the War of 1812 had a disastrous effect on the Lodge, which culminated in the surrender of the charter and jewels, which were returned to Grand Lodge on October 5, 1816. The last entry in the record book, dated October 5, 1816, is a receipt signed by James Bliss, District Deputy Grand Master, in which he states that Jono-than Allen, Treasurer of Washington Remembered Lodge, had delivered to him, to be deposited in Grand Lodge, the charter, by-laws, seal and jewels of eight officers.
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From the fact that those forming the premier Lodge became Masons somewhere outside of New Bedford, and that their names seldom appear in the records of any New England Lodge, it is inferred that they received Masonic degrees in the foreign countries to which they travelled. The records indicate a sort of military method of dealing with the attendance of members; any prolonged or unexplained absence caused an inquiry and  might lead to discipline. Frequently, members who expected to be absent were granted a leave of absence, which would indicate that the members were mostly mariners; in fact, many were referred to as Captain. During its existence, the Lodge enrolled a total of 121 members.
  
 
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===== NOTES IN 175TH ANNIVERSARY HISTORY OF [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=StarEastPaskamansett STAR IN THE EAST-PASKAMANSETT] LODGE, OCTOBER 1998 =====

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WASHINGTON REMEMBERED LODGE

Location: New Bedford

Chartered By: Isaiah Thomas

Charter Date: 09/12/1803 II-221

Precedence Date: 09/12/1803

Current Status: unknown; dropped from registry 1821; see history references pages 1923-392ff, 1948-236.


PAST MASTERS

  • William Ross, 1803

REFERENCES IN GRAND LODGE PROCEEDINGS

  • Petition For Charter: 1803
  • Constitution of Lodge: 1805

HISTORY

NOTES IN 125TH ANNIVERSARY HISTORY OF STAR IN THE EAST LODGE, DECEMBER 1948

From Proceedings Page 1948-236:

Star in the East Lodge is the oldest existing Masonic Lodge in New Bedford, although it was not the first one organized here.

In 1803, what is now known as New Bedford was named Bedford Village, with only a few short streets. The street now called Union was then known as Main, and Water Street extended only from School to Elm Street. At that time the population was very small and consisted mostly of mariners or seafaring men. Nine of these men decided to form a Masonic Lodge and applied for a Charter, which was granted September 3, 1805, under the name of Washington Remembered Lodge. This venture was doomed to failure from the start, and the War of 1812 had such a disastrous effect on the Lodge that the Charter and jewels were returned to the Grand Lodge October 5, 1816. Thus ended Washington Remembered Lodge.

NOTES IN CENTENARY HISTORY OF EUREKA LODGE, JUNE 1958

From Proceedings, Page 1958-100:

Although Star-in-the-East Lodge is now the oldest Masonic Lodge in this City today, it was not the first one organized in this area.

Washington Remembered Lodge was organized in what was then known as Bedford Village in the year 1803. Its charter was returned to the Grand Lodge in 1814.

During its existence, this Lodge enrolled a total of 121 members, but the influence of the War of 1812 proved a disastrous one and its charter was finally returned. About one-third of its members came from Bedford Village, one-third from Fairhaven and one-third from other surrounding towns. It is worthy to note how completely its membership became dispersed in the twenty years following its existence. Only five joined Star-in-the-East Lodge and they took no active part in its affairs. An 1836 Directory contained the names of only seven of its members.

The first Master of this Lodge was Lieutenant William Ross, who was stationed in New Bedford at the time of the Revolutionary War. After the Revolution, he was proprietor of a public house at the corner of Union and First Streets until 1809.

The history of this early Lodge reveals some interesting facts concerning life in this Town during the early days of the nineteenth century. In those days, when the population was but a small fraction of what it is today, when Union Street was called Main Street and when Water Street extended only from Elm to School Street, the population was largely a seafaring one. The whaling industry was growing rapidly, developing into a profitable one. Foundations were already being laid for those fortunes that later became famous and the population was increasing with business prosperity.

The records of Washington Remembered Lodge indicate a sort of military method of dealing with attendance of members. Any prolonged or unexplained absence from meetings led to an inquiry and possibly to some discipline. Often members expecting to be absent, were granted "leave of absence." The frequency of these indicates that members may have been largely mariners and in fact were often in the records referred to as "Captain."

NOTES IN 150TH ANNIVERSARY HISTORY OF STAR IN THE EAST LODGE, DECEMBER 1973

From Proceedings Page 1973-290:

In 1803, New Bedford was Bedford Village, with only a few short streets. Union Street was then called Main Street, and Water Street extended only from School Street to Elm Street. At that time the population was small, and consisted of mariners and seafaring men. Nine of these men decided to form a Masonic Lodge, and applied for a charter, which was granted September 3, 1805 under the name of "Washington Remembered Lodge".

The Lodge did not prosper, and the War of 1812 had a disastrous effect on the Lodge, which culminated in the surrender of the charter and jewels, which were returned to Grand Lodge on October 5, 1816. The last entry in the record book, dated October 5, 1816, is a receipt signed by James Bliss, District Deputy Grand Master, in which he states that Jono-than Allen, Treasurer of Washington Remembered Lodge, had delivered to him, to be deposited in Grand Lodge, the charter, by-laws, seal and jewels of eight officers.

From the fact that those forming the premier Lodge became Masons somewhere outside of New Bedford, and that their names seldom appear in the records of any New England Lodge, it is inferred that they received Masonic degrees in the foreign countries to which they travelled. The records indicate a sort of military method of dealing with the attendance of members; any prolonged or unexplained absence caused an inquiry and might lead to discipline. Frequently, members who expected to be absent were granted a leave of absence, which would indicate that the members were mostly mariners; in fact, many were referred to as Captain. During its existence, the Lodge enrolled a total of 121 members.

NOTES IN 175TH ANNIVERSARY HISTORY OF STAR IN THE EAST-PASKAMANSETT LODGE, OCTOBER 1998

From Proceedings, Page 1998-134:

Star in the East Lodge is the oldest existing Lodge in the City of New Bedford, although it was not the first lodge organized in New Bedford.

In 1803, New Bedford was known as Bedford Village, with only a few short streets. Union Street was then called Main Street, and Water Street extended only from School Street to Elm Street. At that time the population was small and consisted of mariners and seafaring men. Nine of these men decided to form a Masonic Lodge and applied for a Charter, which was granted on September 3, 1805, under the name of "Washington Remembered Lodge".

That Lodge did not prosper, and the War of 1812 had a disastrous effect on the Lodge, culminating in the surrender of the Charter and the Jewels which were returned to Grand Lodge on October 5, 1816. The last entry in the record book, dated October 5, 1816, is a receipt signed by James Bliss, District Deputy Grand Master, stating that Jonathan Allen, Treasurer of Washington Remembered Lodge, had delivered to him, to be deposited in Grand Lodge, the Charter, By-Laws, Seal and Jewels of eight officers. Thus ended Washington Remembered Lodge.


DISTRICTS

1803: District 4 (Southeast)


LINKS

Massachusetts Lodges