Jeremy L. Cross. Masonic Lecturer and Ritualist. Grand Lodge of New Hampshire. by Travis Simpkins

Jeremy L. Cross. Masonic Lecturer and Ritualist. Grand Lodge of New Hampshire. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Jeremy Ladd Cross

(1783 - 1860)

Masonic Lecturer and Ritualist

Promoter of the Royal Arch system (York Rite)

Author/Editor of

The True Masonic Chart or Hieroglyphic Monitor

Initiated, Passed and Raised in

St. John's Lodge No. 1

Grand Lodge of New Hampshire

by Travis Simpkins

The Jeremy Ladd Cross Medal is the highest honor awarded 

by the Grand Lodge of New Hampshire

The True Masonic Chart or Hieroglyphic Monitor. Jeremy Ladd Cross

For more info, please visit:

nhgrandlodge.org

Jeremy Ladd Cross. The True Masonic Chart or Hieroglyphic Monitor. Grand Lodge of New Hampshire. by Travis Simpkins

 

Thomas Smith Webb. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Rhode Island. York Rite. by Travis Simpkins

Thomas Smith Webb. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Rhode Island. York Rite. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Most Worshipful

Thomas Smith Webb

( 1771 - 1819 )

"Founding Father of the York Rite"

Author of

Freemason's Monitor or Illustrations of Masonry

Past Grand Master

Grand Lodge of Rhode Island

Past Grand High Priest

Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Rhode Island

Past Grand Commander

Grand Commandery of Knights Templar

of Massachusetts and Rhode Island

Past Deputy Grand Master

Grand Encampment of Knights Templar, U.S.A.

by Travis Simpkins

Thomas Smith Webb

For more info, please visit:

rimasons.org

riroyalarchmasons.org

mayorkrite.org/grand-commandery

Thomas Smith Webb. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Rhode Island. York Rite. by Travis Simpkins

 

M.E. John I. Gray. Grand High Priest. Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Florida. York Rite. by Travis Simpkins

M.E. John I. Gray. Grand High Priest. Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Florida. York Rite. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Most Excellent

John I. Gray

Grand High Priest

Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Florida

York Rite Freemasons

by Travis Simpkins

York Rite Freemasonry

For more info, please visit:

flgyr.org

M.E. John I. Gray. Grand High Priest. Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Florida. York Rite. by Travis Simpkins

 

Jeremy L. Cross. Masonic Lecturer and Ritualist. Grand Lodge of New Hampshire. by Travis Simpkins

Jeremy L. Cross. Masonic Lecturer and Ritualist. Grand Lodge of New Hampshire. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Jeremy Ladd Cross

(1783 - 1860)

Masonic Lecturer and Ritualist

Promoter of the Royal Arch system (York Rite)

Author/Editor of

The True Masonic Chart or Hieroglyphic Monitor

Initiated, Passed and Raised in

St. John's Lodge No. 1

Grand Lodge of New Hampshire

by Travis Simpkins

The Jeremy Ladd Cross Medal is the highest honor awarded 

by the Grand Lodge of New Hampshire

The True Masonic Chart or Hieroglyphic Monitor. Jeremy Ladd Cross

For more info, please visit:

nhgrandlodge.org

Jeremy Ladd Cross. The True Masonic Chart or Hieroglyphic Monitor. Grand Lodge of New Hampshire. by Travis Simpkins

 

Thomas Smith Webb. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Rhode Island. York Rite. by Travis Simpkins

Thomas Smith Webb. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Rhode Island. York Rite. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Most Worshipful

Thomas Smith Webb

( 1771 - 1819 )

"Founding Father of the York Rite"

Author of

Freemason's Monitor or Illustrations of Masonry

Past Grand Master

Grand Lodge of Rhode Island

Past Grand High Priest

Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Rhode Island

Past Grand Commander

Grand Commandery of Knights Templar

of Massachusetts and Rhode Island

Past Deputy Grand Master

Grand Encampment of Knights Templar, U.S.A.

by Travis Simpkins

Thomas Smith Webb

For more info, please visit:

rimasons.org

riroyalarchmasons.org

mayorkrite.org/grand-commandery

Thomas Smith Webb. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Rhode Island. York Rite. by Travis Simpkins

Jeremy L. Cross. Masonic Lecturer and Ritualist. Grand Lodge of New Hampshire. by Travis Simpkins

Jeremy L. Cross. Masonic Lecturer and Ritualist. Grand Lodge of New Hampshire. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Jeremy Ladd Cross

(1783 - 1860)

Masonic Lecturer and Ritualist

Promoter of the Royal Arch system (York Rite)

Author/Editor of

The True Masonic Chart or Hieroglyphic Monitor

Initiated, Passed and Raised in

St. John's Lodge No. 1

Grand Lodge of New Hampshire

by Travis Simpkins

The Jeremy Ladd Cross Medal is the highest honor awarded 

by the Grand Lodge of New Hampshire

The True Masonic Chart or Hieroglyphic Monitor. Jeremy Ladd Cross

For more info, please visit:

nhgrandlodge.org

Jeremy Ladd Cross. The True Masonic Chart or Hieroglyphic Monitor. Grand Lodge of New Hampshire. by Travis Simpkins

 

Jeremy L. Cross. Masonic Lecturer and Ritualist. Grand Lodge of New Hampshire. by Travis Simpkins

Jeremy L. Cross. Masonic Lecturer and Ritualist. Grand Lodge of New Hampshire. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Jeremy Ladd Cross

(1783 - 1860)

Masonic Lecturer and Ritualist

Promoter of the Royal Arch system (York Rite)

Author/Editor of

The True Masonic Chart or Hieroglyphic Monitor

Initiated, Passed and Raised in

St. John's Lodge No. 1

Grand Lodge of New Hampshire

by Travis Simpkins

The Jeremy Ladd Cross Medal is the highest honor awarded 

by the Grand Lodge of New Hampshire

The True Masonic Chart or Hieroglyphic Monitor. Jeremy Ladd Cross

For more info, please visit:

nhgrandlodge.org

Jeremy Ladd Cross. The True Masonic Chart or Hieroglyphic Monitor. Grand Lodge of New Hampshire. by Travis Simpkins

 

Thomas Smith Webb. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Rhode Island. York Rite. by Travis Simpkins

Thomas Smith Webb. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Rhode Island. York Rite. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Most Worshipful

Thomas Smith Webb

( 1771 - 1819 )

"Founding Father of the York Rite"

Author of

Freemason's Monitor or Illustrations of Masonry

Past Grand Master

Grand Lodge of Rhode Island

Past Grand High Priest

Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Rhode Island

Past Grand Commander

Grand Commandery of Knights Templar

of Massachusetts and Rhode Island

Past Deputy Grand Master

Grand Encampment of Knights Templar, U.S.A.

by Travis Simpkins

Thomas Smith Webb

For more info, please visit:

rimasons.org

riroyalarchmasons.org

mayorkrite.org/grand-commandery

Thomas Smith Webb. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Rhode Island. York Rite. by Travis Simpkins

 

Thomas Smith Webb. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Rhode Island. York Rite. by Travis Simpkins

Thomas Smith Webb. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Rhode Island. York Rite. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Most Worshipful

Thomas Smith Webb

( 1771 - 1819 )

"Founding Father of the York Rite"

Author of

Freemason's Monitor or Illustrations of Masonry

Past Grand Master

Grand Lodge of Rhode Island

Past Grand High Priest

Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Rhode Island

Past Grand Commander

Grand Commandery of Knights Templar

of Massachusetts and Rhode Island

Past Deputy Grand Master

Grand Encampment of Knights Templar, U.S.A.

by Travis Simpkins

Thomas Smith Webb

For more info, please visit:

rimasons.org

riroyalarchmasons.org

mayorkrite.org/grand-commandery

Thomas Smith Webb. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Rhode Island. York Rite. by Travis Simpkins

 

Thomas Smith Webb. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Rhode Island. York Rite. by Travis Simpkins

Thomas Smith Webb. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Rhode Island. York Rite. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Most Worshipful

Thomas Smith Webb

( 1771 - 1819 )

"Founding Father of the York Rite"

Author of

Freemason's Monitor or Illustrations of Masonry

Past Grand Master

Grand Lodge of Rhode Island

Past Grand High Priest

Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Rhode Island

Past Grand Commander

Grand Commandery of Knights Templar

of Massachusetts and Rhode Island

Past Deputy Grand Master

Grand Encampment of Knights Templar, U.S.A.

by Travis Simpkins

Thomas Smith Webb

For more info, please visit:

rimasons.org

riroyalarchmasons.org

mayorkrite.org/grand-commandery

Thomas Smith Webb. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Rhode Island. York Rite. by Travis Simpkins

General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons International. Thomas Smith Webb. Portrait by Travis Simpkins

General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons International. Thomas Smith Webb. Portrait by Travis Simpkins

Thanks to the General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons International for including my portrait of Thomas Smith Webb in their February, 2022 newsletter.

For more info, please visit:

ggcrami.org

Thomas Smith Webb. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Rhode Island. York Rite. by Travis Simpkins

Thomas Smith Webb. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Rhode Island. York Rite. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Most Worshipful

Thomas Smith Webb

( 1771 - 1819 )

"Founding Father of the York Rite"

Author of

Freemason's Monitor or Illustrations of Masonry

Past Grand Master

Grand Lodge of Rhode Island

Past Grand High Priest

Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Rhode Island

Past Grand Commander

Grand Commandery of Knights Templar

of Massachusetts and Rhode Island

Past Deputy Grand Master

Grand Encampment of Knights Templar, U.S.A.

by Travis Simpkins

Thomas Smith Webb

For more info, please visit:

rimasons.org

riroyalarchmasons.org

mayorkrite.org/grand-commandery

Thomas Smith Webb. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Rhode Island. York Rite. by Travis Simpkins

Thomas Smith Webb. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Rhode Island. York Rite. by Travis Simpkins

Thomas Smith Webb. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Rhode Island. York Rite. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Most Worshipful

Thomas Smith Webb

( 1771 - 1819 )

"Founding Father of the York Rite"

Author of

Freemason's Monitor or Illustrations of Masonry

Past Grand Master

Grand Lodge of Rhode Island

Past Grand High Priest

Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Rhode Island

Past Grand Commander

Grand Commandery of Knights Templar

of Massachusetts and Rhode Island

Past Deputy Grand Master

Grand Encampment of Knights Templar, U.S.A.

by Travis Simpkins

Thomas Smith Webb

For more info, please visit:

rimasons.org

riroyalarchmasons.org

mayorkrite.org/grand-commandery

Thomas Smith Webb. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Rhode Island. York Rite. by Travis Simpkins

 

Thomas Smith Webb. Burial Site. Providence, RI. York Rite. Masonic Ritual

Thomas Smith Webb. Burial Site. Providence, RI. York Rite. Masonic Ritual 

I paid my respects to Thomas Smith Webb this afternoon in Providence, Rhode Island. Webb has been called the "Founding Father of the York Rite (American Rite)." Needless to say, his work has had a significant impact on Masonic Ritual in America.

Thomas Smith Webb. Burial Site. Providence, RI. York Rite. Masonic Ritual

Thomas Smith Webb. Burial Site. Providence, RI. York Rite. Masonic Ritual

Thomas Smith Webb. Burial Site. Providence, RI. York Rite. Masonic Ritual

Thomas Smith Webb. Burial Site. Providence, RI. York Rite. Masonic Ritual

Thomas Smith Webb. Burial Site. Providence, RI. York Rite. Masonic Ritual

Thomas Smith Webb. Burial Site. Providence, RI. York Rite. Masonic Ritual

Thomas Smith Webb. Burial Site. Providence, RI. York Rite. Masonic Ritual

Thomas Smith Webb. Burial Site. Providence, RI. York Rite. Masonic Ritual

Thomas Smith Webb. Burial Site. Providence, RI. York Rite. Masonic Ritual

 

Origin of the Royal Arch. George Oliver. York Rite. Freemasonry

Origin of the Royal Arch. George Oliver. York Rite. Freemasonry

I reread the Royal Arch ritual and floor work for the first time in a couple years prior to a degree rehearsal last week (I'm helping out in a Royal Arch conferral in early December). When I got home, I figured I'd go through my bookshelves and reread a bit more on the history. I picked up this copy of George Oliver's "Origin of the Royal Arch" about 5 or so years ago from Michael R. Poll of Cornerstone Book Publishers.



This is a photographic reproduction of George Oliver's classic 1867 work on the history of the Royal Arch of Freemasonry. This work has long been considered a "must have" of all students of the York Rite.

General Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons International. Art by Travis Simpkins

General Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons International. Art by Travis Simpkins

     Two of my portraits are included in the latest newsletter from the General Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons International. My renderings of W.C. Fields and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle are both nicely featured. Thanks for the shout out.

 For more info, please visit:

ramint.org