Joseph Smith. Founder of Mormonism. Freemason. Church of Jesus Christ LDS. by Travis Simpkins

Joseph Smith. Founder of Mormonism. Freemason. Church of Jesus Christ LDS. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Joseph Smith, Jr.

( 1805 - 1844 )

American Religious Leader

Founder of Mormonism

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

Published the Book of Mormon in 1830

Freemason

Incorporated Masonic elements into early LDS ritual

Initiated, Passed and Raised in 1842

Nauvoo Lodge

Nauvoo, Illinois

by Travis Simpkins

Joseph Smith and Mormonism

 For more info, please visit:

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Joseph Smith. Founder of Mormonism. Freemason. Church of Jesus Christ LDS. by Travis Simpkins

William J. Hussey, 33°. Scottish Rite Valley of Danville, Illinois. by Travis Simpkins

William J. Hussey, 33°. Scottish Rite Valley of Danville, Illinois. by Travis Simpkins

 Portrait Sketch of

Illustrious Brother

William J. Hussey, 33°

Administrative Director

Valley of Danville, Illinois

Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, NMJ

Member and Past Master of

Palestine Lodge No. 849, A.F. & A.M.

Grand Lodge of Illinois

Past Grand High Priest

Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Illinois

Past Thrice Illustrious Master

W.R. Lashbrook Council No. 55

Past Eminent Commander

Gorin Commandery No. 14, Knights Templar

Knight of the York Cross of Honor

Illinois Priory No. 11

by Travis Simpkins

 Scottish Rite, NMJ

 For more info, please visit:

aasrdanville.org

William J. Hussey, 33°. Scottish Rite Valley of Danville, Illinois. by Travis Simpkins

Todd E. Creason, 33°. Founder of the Midnight Freemasons blog. by Travis Simpkins

Todd E. Creason, 33°. The Midnight Freemasons blog. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Todd E. Creason

33rd Degree Scottish Rite Mason

Valley of Danville, IL. NMJ

Past Master of

Ogden Lodge No. 754

Author of the

Famous American Freemasons series

Founder of

The Midnight Freemasons

by Travis Simpkins

Todd E. Creason, 33° - The Midnight Freemasons Blog

For more info, please visit:

midnightfreemasons.org

Todd Creason, 33°. Midnight Freemasons. by Travis Simpkins. A Freemason Said That?

Randy Milone, 33°. Active Emeritus Member for Illinois. Supreme Council. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins

Randy Milone, 33°. Active Emeritus Member for Illinois. Supreme Council. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Illustrious Brother

Randy Milone

33rd Degree Freemason

Active Emeritus Member for Illinois

Supreme Council, 33°, NMJ

Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite

Northern Masonic Jurisdiction

by Travis Simpkins 

Not Just a Man, a Mason

For more info, please visit:

scottishritenmj.org

M.W. Gregory L. Clark. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Illinois. by Travis Simpkins

Gregory L. Clark. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Illinois. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Most Worshipful and Illustrious

Gregory L. Clark

Past Grand Master

Grand Lodge of Illinois, A.F. & A.M.

33rd Degree Freemason

Deputy for the State of Illinois

Supreme Council, 33°

Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite

Northern Masonic Jurisdiction

Lexington, Massachusetts

by Travis Simpkins

 

 M.W. Gregory L. Clark

 For more info, please visit:

ilmason.org

and

scottishritenmj.org

Gregory L. Clark, 33°. Grand Lodge of Illinois. Supreme Council. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins

Joseph Smith. Founder of Mormonism. Freemason. Church of Jesus Christ LDS. by Travis Simpkins

Joseph Smith. Founder of Mormonism. Freemason. Church of Jesus Christ LDS. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Joseph Smith, Jr.

( 1805 - 1844 )

American Religious Leader

Founder of Mormonism

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

Published the Book of Mormon in 1830

Freemason

Incorporated Masonic elements into early LDS ritual

Initiated, Passed and Raised in 1842

Nauvoo Lodge

Nauvoo, Illinois

by Travis Simpkins

Joseph Smith and Mormonism

 For more info, please visit:

ldsliving.com/Mormons-and-Masons

Joseph Smith. Founder of Mormonism. Freemason. Church of Jesus Christ LDS. by Travis Simpkins

M.W. Gregory L. Clark. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Illinois. by Travis Simpkins

Gregory L. Clark. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Illinois. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Most Worshipful and Illustrious

Gregory L. Clark

Past Grand Master

Grand Lodge of Illinois, A.F. & A.M.

33rd Degree Freemason

Deputy for the State of Illinois

Supreme Council, 33°

Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite

Northern Masonic Jurisdiction

Lexington, Massachusetts

by Travis Simpkins

 

 M.W. Gregory L. Clark

 For more info, please visit:

ilmason.org

and

scottishritenmj.org

Gregory L. Clark, 33°. Grand Lodge of Illinois. Supreme Council. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins

Joseph Smith. Founder of Mormonism. Freemason. Church of Jesus Christ LDS. by Travis Simpkins

Joseph Smith. Founder of Mormonism. Freemason. Church of Jesus Christ LDS. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Joseph Smith, Jr.

( 1805 - 1844 )

American Religious Leader

Founder of Mormonism

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

Published the Book of Mormon in 1830

Freemason

Incorporated Masonic elements into early LDS ritual

Initiated, Passed and Raised in 1842

Nauvoo Lodge

Nauvoo, Illinois

by Travis Simpkins

Joseph Smith and Mormonism

 For more info, please visit:

ldsliving.com/Mormons-and-Masons

Joseph Smith. Founder of Mormonism. Freemason. Church of Jesus Christ LDS. by Travis Simpkins

Todd E. Creason, 33°. Founder of The Midnight Freemasons blog. by Travis Simpkins

Todd E. Creason, 33°. The Midnight Freemasons blog. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Todd E. Creason

33rd Degree Scottish Rite Mason

Valley of Danville, IL. NMJ

Past Master of

Ogden Lodge No. 754

Author of the

Famous American Freemasons series

Founder of

The Midnight Freemasons

by Travis Simpkins

Todd E. Creason, 33° - The Midnight Freemasons Blog

For more info, please visit:

midnightfreemasons.org

Todd E. Creason. by Travis Simpkins. The Midnight Freemasons blog

William J. Hussey, 33°. Scottish Rite Valley of Danville, Illinois. by Travis Simpkins

William J. Hussey, 33°. Scottish Rite Valley of Danville, Illinois. by Travis Simpkins

 Portrait Sketch of

Illustrious Brother

William J. Hussey, 33°

Administrative Director

Valley of Danville, Illinois

Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, NMJ

Member and Past Master of

Palestine Lodge No. 849, A.F. & A.M.

Grand Lodge of Illinois

Past Grand High Priest

Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Illinois

Past Thrice Illustrious Master

W.R. Lashbrook Council No. 55

Past Eminent Commander

Gorin Commandery No. 14, Knights Templar

Knight of the York Cross of Honor

Illinois Priory No. 11

by Travis Simpkins

 Scottish Rite, NMJ

 For more info, please visit:

aasrdanville.org

William J. Hussey, 33°. Scottish Rite Valley of Danville, Illinois. by Travis Simpkins

M.W. Stephen F. Oakley. Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Illinois. by Travis Simpkins

M.W. Stephen F. Oakley. Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Illinois. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Most Worshipful

Stephen F. Oakley

Grand Master

Grand Lodge of Illinois

by Travis Simpkins

Portrait presented to M.W. Stephen F. Oakley at a reunion

held in his honor at the Scottish Rite Valley of Danville, Illinois

July, 2021

Not Just a Man, a Mason

For more info, please visit:

ilmason.org

M.W. Stephen F. Oakley. Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Illinois. by Travis Simpkins

 

Joseph Smith. Founder of Mormonism. Freemason. Church of Jesus Christ LDS. by Travis Simpkins

Joseph Smith. Founder of Mormonism. Freemason. Church of Jesus Christ LDS. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Joseph Smith, Jr.

( 1805 - 1844 )

American Religious Leader

Founder of Mormonism

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

Published the Book of Mormon in 1830

Freemason

Incorporated Masonic elements into early LDS ritual

Initiated, Passed and Raised in 1842

Nauvoo Lodge

Nauvoo, Illinois

by Travis Simpkins

Joseph Smith and Mormonism

 For more info, please visit:

ldsliving.com/Mormons-and-Masons

Joseph Smith. Founder of Mormonism. Freemason. Church of Jesus Christ LDS. by Travis Simpkins

William J. Hussey, 33°. Scottish Rite Valley of Danville, Illinois. by Travis Simpkins

William J. Hussey, 33°. Scottish Rite Valley of Danville, Illinois. by Travis Simpkins

 Portrait Sketch of

Illustrious Brother

William J. Hussey, 33°

Administrative Director

Valley of Danville, Illinois

Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, NMJ

Member and Past Master of

Palestine Lodge No. 849, A.F. & A.M.

Grand Lodge of Illinois

Past Grand High Priest

Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Illinois

Past Thrice Illustrious Master

W.R. Lashbrook Council No. 55

Past Eminent Commander

Gorin Commandery No. 14, Knights Templar

Knight of the York Cross of Honor

Illinois Priory No. 11

by Travis Simpkins

 Scottish Rite, NMJ

 For more info, please visit:

aasrdanville.org

William J. Hussey, 33°. Scottish Rite Valley of Danville, Illinois. by Travis Simpkins

Joseph Smith. Founder of Mormonism. Freemason. Church of Jesus Christ LDS. by Travis Simpkins

Joseph Smith. Founder of Mormonism. Freemason. Church of Jesus Christ LDS. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Joseph Smith, Jr.

( 1805 - 1844 )

American Religious Leader

Founder of Mormonism

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

Published the Book of Mormon in 1830

Freemason

Incorporated Masonic elements into early LDS ritual

Initiated, Passed and Raised in 1842

Nauvoo Lodge

Nauvoo, Illinois

by Travis Simpkins

Joseph Smith and Mormonism

 For more info, please visit:

ldsliving.com/Mormons-and-Masons

Joseph Smith. Founder of Mormonism. Freemason. Church of Jesus Christ LDS. by Travis Simpkins

Gary K. Stewart, 33°. Valley of Danville, Illinois. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins

Gary K. Stewart, 33°. Valley of Danville, Illinois. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Illustrious Brother

Gary K. Stewart

33rd Degree Freemason

Valley of Danville, Illinois

Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite

Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, USA

by Travis Simpkins

For more info, please visit:

aasrdanville.org

Valley of Danville, Illinois. Scottish Rite, NMJ

 

Wayne King. Jazz Musician and Bandleader. The Waltz King. Freemason. by Travis Simpkins

Wayne King. Jazz Musician and Band Leader. The Waltz King. Freemason. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Wayne King

(1901 - 1985)

The Waltz King

American Musician and Band Leader

Freemason

Member of

Paul Revere Lodge No. 998

Chicago, Illinois

by Travis Simpkins

Wayne King

For more info, please visit:

allmusic.com/wayne-king

Wayne King. Jazz Musician and Band Leader. The Waltz King. Freemason. by Travis Simpkins

 

Joseph Smith. Founder of Mormonism. Freemason. Church of Jesus Christ LDS. by Travis Simpkins

Joseph Smith. Founder of Mormonism. Freemason. Church of Jesus Christ LDS. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Joseph Smith, Jr.

( 1805 - 1844 )

American Religious Leader

Founder of Mormonism

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

Published the Book of Mormon in 1830

Freemason

Incorporated Masonic elements into early LDS ritual

Initiated, Passed and Raised in 1842

Nauvoo Lodge

Nauvoo, Illinois

by Travis Simpkins

Joseph Smith and Mormonism

 For more info, please visit:

ldsliving.com/Mormons-and-Masons

Joseph Smith. Founder of Mormonism. Freemason. Church of Jesus Christ LDS. by Travis Simpkins

Todd E. Creason, 33°. Founder of The Midnight Freemasons blog. by Travis Simpkins

Todd E. Creason, 33°. The Midnight Freemasons blog. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Todd E. Creason

33rd Degree Scottish Rite Mason

Valley of Danville, IL. NMJ

Past Master of

Ogden Lodge No. 754

Author of the

Famous American Freemasons series

Founder of

The Midnight Freemasons

by Travis Simpkins

Todd E. Creason, 33° - The Midnight Freemasons Blog

For more info, please visit:

midnightfreemasons.org

Todd E. Creason. by Travis Simpkins. Midnight Freemasons. Famous American Freemasons

Wayne King. Jazz Musician and Bandleader. The Waltz King. Freemason. by Travis Simpkins

Wayne King. Jazz Musician and Band Leader. The Waltz King. Freemason. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Wayne King

(1901 - 1985)

The Waltz King

American Musician and Band Leader

Freemason

Member of

Paul Revere Lodge No. 998

Chicago, Illinois

by Travis Simpkins

Wayne King

For more info, please visit:

allmusic.com/wayne-king

Wayne King. Jazz Musician and Band Leader. The Waltz King. Freemason. by Travis Simpkins

 

Exploring the Connection Between Mormons and Masons. Matthew B. Brown. Mormonism. Freemasonry

Exploring the Connection Between Mormons and Masons. Matthew B. Brown. Mormonism. Freemasonry

"Exploring the Connection Between Mormons and Masons" by Matthew Brown is a concise and informative book. 180 pages, but half of that is endnotes.


Why did Joseph Smith become a Freemason? Who introduced Freemasonry into Nauvoo, Illinois, in the early 1840's? Do the Masons really descend from the stonemasons who built King Solomon's temple? Is there a relationship between the Masonic lodge rites and Mormon temple ordinances? The subject of Joseph Smith and Freemasonry sparks a wide range of responses among Latter-day Saints, from curiosity ot suspicion to outright excitement. In this helpful guide, trused LDS scholar Matthew B. Brown clearly and skillfully addresses the subject's history, theology, traditional understandings, and myths. Entering the upper room of Joseph Smith's red brick store, which was used as a temporary Masonic lodge room as well as a provisional temple, readers consider provocative questions as well as meaningful scriptrual patterns and interfaith connections. With research ranging from the particular to the panoramic, this volume offers engaging, edifying exploration of the relationship between the ritual practices of Freemasonary and the blessing of the House of the Lord.