Showing posts with label Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Roy J. Leone, 33°. Massachusetts Consistory. Scottish Rite Valley of Boston. by Travis Simpkins

Roy J. Leone, 33°. Massachusetts Consistory. Scottish Rite Valley of Boston. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait Sketch of
Roy J. Leone
33rd Degree Freemason
Past Commander in Chief
Massachusetts Consistory
Valley of Boston
Scottish Rite, NMJ
Past Deputy Grand Master
Grand Lodge of Massachusetts
by Travis Simpkins



Scottish Rite NMJ - Our Vision


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Roy J. Leone, 33°. Massachusetts Consistory. Scottish Rite Valley of Boston. by Travis Simpkins

Monday, July 28, 2025

Salem Towne, Sr. Businessman. Freemason. Fayette Lodge. Salem Towne House. Old Sturbridge Village. by Travis Simpkins

Salem Towne, Sr. Businessman. Freemason. Fayette Lodge. Salem Towne House. Old Sturbridge Village. by Travis Simpkins
Salem Towne, Sr. Businessman. Freemason. Fayette Lodge. Salem Towne House. Old Sturbridge Village. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait Sketch of
The Honorable
Major General
Salem Towne, Sr.
(1746 - 1825)
Businessman, Land Surveyor
Community Leader and Justice of the Peace
Freemason
Charter Member of Fayette Lodge
which met in his home from 1796 to 1804
now located in Old Sturbridge Village
namesake of Major General Salem Towne Lodge
Southbridge, Massachusetts

by Travis Simpkins

Old Sturbridge Village

Ceiling of Fayette Masonic Lodge. Salem Towne House. Old Sturbridge Village
Ceiling of Fayette Masonic Lodge. Salem Towne House. Old Sturbridge Village

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Salem Towne, Sr. Businessman. Freemason. Fayette Lodge. Salem Towne House. Old Sturbridge Village. by Travis Simpkins
Salem Towne, Sr. Businessman. Freemason. Fayette Lodge. Salem Towne House. Old Sturbridge Village. by Travis Simpkins

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Isaiah Thomas, 1859. B.H. Kinney. American Antiquarian Society. by Travis Simpkins

Isaiah Thomas. American Antiquarian Society. by Travis Simpkins


Sketch of a Portrait Bust of
Isaiah Thomas
(1749-1831)
Sculpted in 1859 by
B.H. Kinney (1821-1888)
Collection of the
American Antiquarian Society
Worcester, Massachusetts
by Travis Simpkins



American Antiquarian Society- Worcester, MA


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Isaiah Thomas. by Travis Simpkins. American Antiquarian Society

Monday, July 21, 2025

M.W. Henry Price. First Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. by Travis Simpkins

Henry Price. First Grand Master. 1733. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait Sketch of
Most Worshipful
Henry Price
( 1697 - 1780 )
First Provincial Grand Master
of New England
St. John's Grand Lodge
Grand Lodge of Massachusetts
Constituted in 1733
by Travis Simpkins



Historical Light - History of Freemasonry in Massachusetts


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Henry Price. First Grand Master. 1733. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. by Travis Simpkins

Friday, July 18, 2025

William E. Holland, 33°. Massachusetts Consistory. Scottish Rite Valley of Boston. by Travis Simpkins

William E. Holland, 33°. Director of Operations. Supreme Council, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait Sketch of
Right Worshipful and Illustrious Brother
William E. Holland
33rd Degree, MSA, DSA
Director of Operations
Supreme Council, 33°
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite
Northern Masonic Jurisdiction
Past Commander in Chief
Massachusetts Consistory - Valley of Boston
Past Deputy Grand Master
Grand Lodge of Massachusetts
by Travis Simpkins



Not Just a Man. A Mason


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William E. Holland, 33°. Massachusetts Consistory. Scottish Rite Valley of Boston. by Travis Simpkins

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

M.W. Richard J. Stewart. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. by Travis Simpkins

M.W. Richard J. Stewart. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait of
Most Worshipful
Richard J. Stewart
Grand Master
2011 - 2013
Grand Lodge of Massachusetts
33rd Degree Freemason
Scottish Rite Valley of Worcester, MA
Massachusetts Consistory
Scottish Rite Valley of Boston, MA
Oil on Canvas
by Travis Simpkins


(official photo and background photo below by Philip A. Nowlan)

M.W. Richard J. Stewart and Travis Simpkins. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts

M.W. Richard J. Stewart. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. Oil on Canvas. by Travis Simpkins


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M.W. Richard Stewart. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. by Travis Simpkins

Saturday, July 5, 2025

M.W. Leon Martin Abbott. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. by Travis Simpkins

M.W. Leon Martin Abbott. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of
Most Worshipful and Illustrious
Leon Martin Abbott
( 1867 - 1932 )
Past Provincial Grand Master
Royal Order of Scotland
(1914 - 1916)
Past Grand Master
Grand Lodge of Massachusetts
(1917 - 1919)
Past Sovereign Grand Commander
Supreme Council, 33°, NMJ
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite
Northern Masonic Jurisdiction
(1921 - 1932)
Provided gifts in his will that established the NMJ's
Leon M. Abbott Scholarship Fund
by Travis Simpkins

 Scottish Rite, NMJ - Our Core Values

Leon Martin Abbott. 33° and Active Member diplomas, 1906 & 1909. Supreme Council. Scottish Rite, NMJ

Leon M. Abbott Scholarship Fund. Supreme Council, 33°. Scottish Rite, NMJ

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M.W. Leon Martin Abbott. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. by Travis Simpkins

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

R.W. Lawrence Bethune. Past Deputy Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. by Travis Simpkins

R.W. Lawrence Bethune. Past Deputy Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of
Right Worshipful
Lawrence E. Bethune
Past Deputy Grand Master (2019)
Grand Lodge of Massachusetts
Past District Deputy Grand Master
(5th Masonic District)
Past Master of 
Dalhousie Lodge in Newtonville, MA
32nd Degree Mason
Scottish Rite Valley of Boston, MA
Ambassador for the
George Washington Masonic National Memorial
Retired Vice-President of
Berklee College of Music
by Travis Simpkins


Not Just a Man, a Mason

Grand Lodge of Massachusetts

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R.W. Lawrence Bethune. Past Deputy Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. by Travis Simpkins

Saturday, June 21, 2025

Leon Martin Abbott, 33°. Past Sovereign Grand Commander. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins

Leon Martin Abbott, 33°. Past Sovereign Grand Commander. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of
Most Worshipful and Illustrious
Leon Martin Abbott
( 1867 - 1932 )
Past Provincial Grand Master
Royal Order of Scotland
(1914 - 1916)
Past Grand Master
Grand Lodge of Massachusetts
(1917 - 1919)
Past Sovereign Grand Commander
Supreme Council, 33°, NMJ
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite
Northern Masonic Jurisdiction
(1921 - 1932)
Provided gifts in his will that established the NMJ's
Leon M. Abbott Scholarship Fund
by Travis Simpkins

 Scottish Rite, NMJ - Our Core Values

Leon Martin Abbott. 33° and Active Member diplomas, 1906 & 1909. Supreme Council. Scottish Rite, NMJ

Leon M. Abbott Scholarship Fund. Supreme Council, 33°. Scottish Rite, NMJ

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Leon Martin Abbott, 33°. Past Sovereign Grand Commander. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins

Monday, June 16, 2025

Masonic Symbolism. Master Mason Emblems. Degree Ritual. Painting Series by Travis Simpkins

Masonic Symbolism. Master Mason Emblems. Degree Ritual. Painting Series by Travis Simpkins

Four Paintings of the
Master Mason Emblems
Masonic Symbolism

Oil on Canvas
by Travis Simpkins

added details by Janet Simpkins

Created for
Joel H. Prouty Lodge
Auburn, MA
Grand Lodge of Massachusetts

Masonic Symbolism. Master Mason Emblems. Degree Ritual. Painting Series by Travis Simpkins

Masonic Symbolism. Master Mason Emblems. Degree Ritual. Painting Series by Travis Simpkins

Masonic Symbolism. Master Mason Emblems. Degree Ritual. Painting Series by Travis Simpkins

Masonic Symbolism. Master Mason Emblems. Degree Ritual. Painting Series by Travis Simpkins

Sunday, June 15, 2025

David R. Lucas. Past Deputy Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. by Travis Simpkins

David Lucas. Deputy Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait Sketch of
Right Worshipful
David R. Lucas
Past Deputy Grand Master
Grand Lodge of Masons in Massachusetts
by Travis Simpkins


Right Worshipful David R. Lucas. Deputy Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts


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David Lucas, Deputy Grand Master. by Travis Simpkins. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts

Saturday, June 7, 2025

Stanley Fielding Maxwell, 33°. Past Sovereign Grand Commander. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins

Stanley Fielding Maxwell, 33°. Past Sovereign Grand Commander. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of
Most Worshipful and Illustrious
Stanley Fielding Maxwell
( 1910 - 1997 )
Past Grand Master
Grand Lodge of Massachusetts
( 1975 - 1977 )
Sovereign Grand Commander
Supreme Council, 33°, NMJ
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite
Northern Masonic Jurisdiction
( 1975 - 1985 )
Past Commander in Chief
Massachusetts Consistory
Scottish Rite Valley of Boston
(1970 - 1973)
by Travis Simpkins



Scottish Rite, NMJ - Core Values

Stanley Fielding Maxwell. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. Supreme Council. Scottish Rite, NMJ

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Stanley Fielding Maxwell, 33°. Past Sovereign Grand Commander. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins

Thursday, June 5, 2025

Captain Joel H. Prouty. Civil War Veteran. Freemason. Auburn, Massachusetts. by Travis Simpkins

Captain Joel H. Prouty. Civil War Veteran. Freemason. Auburn, Massachusetts. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of
Captain
Joel H. Prouty
( 1837 - 1926 )
Civil War Veteran
Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry
Freemason
Member of 
Morning Star Lodge, A.F. & A.M.
Worcester, Massachusetts
Raised November 20, 1863
Recipient of the Henry Price Medal
namesake of 
Joel H. Prouty Lodge, A.F. & A.M.
Auburn, Massachusetts
by Travis Simpkins


Commissioned by Joel H. Prouty Lodge, A.F. & A.M.
Auburn, Massachusetts

Joel H. Prouty Lodge. Auburn, Massachusetts

Morning Star Lodge. Worcester, Massachusetts

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Captain Joel H. Prouty. Civil War Veteran. Freemason. Worcester, Massachusetts. by Travis Simpkins

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

M.W. Edward Asa Raymond. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. by Travis Simpkins

M.W. Edward Asa Raymond. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of
Most Worshipful and Illustrious
Edward Asa Raymond
( 1791 - 1864 )
Past Grand Master
Grand Lodge of Massachusetts
(1849 - 1851)
Past Sovereign Grand Commander
Supreme Council, 33°, NMJ
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite
Northern Masonic Jurisdiction
(1851 - 1860)
Abandoned the Supreme Council in August, 1860
and formed the schismatic Raymond Council (1860 - 1863)
Past Grand High Priest
Grand Chapter of Massachusetts
(1834 - 1836)
Past Most Illustrious Grand Master
Grand Council of Massachusetts
(1857 - 1859)
Past Grand Master
Grand Encampment of Massachusetts & Rhode Island
(1834 - 1835)
by Travis Simpkins


 History of the Scottish Rite

Edward Asa Raymond. Documents. Supreme Council, 33°. Scottish Rite, NMJ

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M.W. Edward Asa Raymond. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. by Travis Simpkins

Monday, May 19, 2025

Ralph Sewall, 33°. Supreme Council. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins

Ralph Sewall, 33°. Supreme Council. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins
Ralph Sewall, 33°. Supreme Council. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait Sketch of
Illustrious Brother
Ralph Sewall
Past Deputy Grand Master
Grand Lodge of Massachusetts
Active Emeritus Member
Supreme Council, 33°
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite
Northern Masonic Jurisdiction

by Travis Simpkins

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Friday, May 16, 2025

M.W. Donald G. Hicks. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. by Travis Simpkins

M.W. Donald G. Hicks. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. by Travis Simpkins
M.W. Donald G. Hicks. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait Sketch of
Most Worshipful
Donald Gardner Hicks, Jr.
(1940 - 2025)
Past Grand Master
Grand Lodge of Massachusetts
Active Emeritus Member
Supreme Council,33°, NMJ
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite
Northern Masonic Jurisdiction

by Travis Simpkins


Grand Lodge of Massachusetts

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massfreemasonry.org


 
M.W. Donald G. Hicks. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. by Travis Simpkins
M.W. Donald G. Hicks. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. by Travis Simpkins

R.E. Gregory Stahl. Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Massachusetts. York Rite. by Travis Simpkins

Gregory Stahl. Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Massachusetts. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait Sketch of
Right Eminent
Gregory L. Stahl
District Deputy Grand High Priest
4th District
Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Massachusetts
York Rite Freemasonry
District Deputy Grand Master
24th Masonic District
Grand Lodge of Massachusetts
Member of Trinity Lodge
Clinton, MA
by Travis Simpkins


Dale Prentiss, Gregory Stahl and Robert Peete. Grand Chapter of Massachusetts

Robert Peete, Dale Prentiss, Gregory Stahl. Royal Arch. Massachusetts York Rite. by Travis Simpkins


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Gregory Stahl. by Travis Simpkins. Royal Arch. Massachusetts York Rite Freemasonry