MAGLEHaskell
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ELIAS G. HASKELL 1768-1857
- MM 1806, The Massachusetts
- Junior Grand Steward 1823-1829
- Senior Grand Deacon 1830-1833
- Senior Grand Warden 1834-1836
MEMORIAL
PROCEEDINGS, 1857
From the Proceedings, Page VI-121.
"Voted. That the Gd Lodge take a recess until 4 1/2 o'clock for the purpose of attending the funeral of the deceased and that the hall be dressed in mourning for three months, as a mark of respect for his memory."
Grand Lodge recessed to attend the funeral.
GRAND CHAPTER PROCEEDINGS, 1857
From Grand Chapter Proceedings, Page ChI-730, December 1857:
Resolved, that we desire to place on our records, a suitable tribute of respect to the memory of one, who during a long life was distinguished for unblemished integrity, and an ardent attachment to our fraternity. He was born April 2, 1768; and consequently at the time of his death, in September last, was nearly ninety years of age. A Committee of twelve companions, appointed by this Grand Chapter, attended the funeral obsequies, and accompanied the remains of our departed friend to their final resting place, at Mount Auburn.
During the year of 1844 and 1845, Comp. Haskell held the office of Deputy Grand High Priest, and he was a member of the Committee of Finance for the term of eighteen years in succession. In the years 1833, 1834 and 1835, he was Senior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of this Commonwealth, and a member of the Board of Trustees of the Grand Charity Fund, fourteen years. In all these stations and many others in subordinate Masonic bodies, of which he was a member, he so discharged his duties as to reflect honor on himself, and promote the interest and welfare of our ancient and benevolent Institution.
Resolved, That the unwavering fidelity with which he adhered to the fraternity in the dark hour of anti-masonic persecution, should never be forgotten by those who are now basking in the meridian sunshine of prosperity.
When he held the office of Senior Grand Warden, the excitement against us had not totally ceased, and it was fortunate for us all at that critical period, that a citizen possessing a pure, moral and Christian character, and so well known and universally respected in the community, was selected to represent the pillar of strength,– a pillar which thus far has stood firm and unshaken, notwithstanding the fruitless efforts of whole armies of sappers and miners to subvert it.
Resolved, That we deeply sympathize with the aged widow and family of our deceased companion in their bereavement, and that the Secretary be directed to furnish them with a copy of these resolutions.
Abraham A. Dame,
Thomas Tolman,
Thomas Waterman,
Committee.
Boston, Dec. 7, 1857.
