Greg Knott, 33°. Valley of Danville, Illinois. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins

Greg Knott, 33°. Valley of Danville, Illinois. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Illustrious Brother

Greg Knott

33rd Degree Freemason

Valley of Danville, Illinois

Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite

Northern Masonic Jurisdiction

Regular Contributor to

The Midnight Freemasons blog

by Travis Simpkins

Not Justa Man, a Mason

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Greg Knott, 33°. Valley of Danville, Illinois. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins

 

Crissy Willeke. International Order of the Rainbow for Girls. DeMolay International. by Travis Simpkins

Crissy Willeke. International Order of the Rainbow for Girls. DeMolay International. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Crissy Willeke

Masonic Youth Advisor of the Year

2021

International Order of the Rainbow for Girls

DeMolay International 

Presented by

Supreme Council, 33°, NMJ

Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite

Northern Masonic Jurisdiction

by Travis Simpkins

The Masonic Roundtable - Masonic Youth Groups

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Crissy Willeke. International Order of the Rainbow for Girls. DeMolay International. by Travis Simpkins

 

Richard Ganion, 33°. Scottish Rite Valley of Dayton, Ohio. by Travis Simpkins

Richard Ganion, 33°. Scottish Rite Valley of Dayton, Ohio. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Illustrious Brother

Richard Ganion

33rd Degree Freemason

Valley of Dayton, Ohio

Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite

Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, U.S.A.

by Travis Simpkins

Seeking Further Light - Scottish Rite, NMJ

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Richard Ganion, 33°. Valley of Dayton, Ohio. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins

 

David Leytze, 33°. Scottish Rite Valley of Dayton, Ohio. by Travis Simpkins

David Leytze, 33°. Scottish Rite Valley of Dayton, Ohio. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Illustrious Brother

David Leytze

33rd Degree Freemason

Valley of Dayton, Ohio

Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite

Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, U.S.A.

by Travis Simpkins

Seeking Further Light - Scottish Rite, NMJ

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David Leytze, 33°. Valley of Dayton, Ohio. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins

 

Bryan Worley, 33°. Scottish Rite Valley of Dayton, Ohio. by Travis Simpkins

Bryan Worley, 33°. Scottish Rite Valley of Dayton, Ohio. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Illustrious Brother

Bryan Worley

33rd Degree Freemason

Valley of Dayton, Ohio

Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite

Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, U.S.A.

by Travis Simpkins

Seeking Further Light - Scottish Rite, NMJ

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Bryan Worley, 33°. Valley of Dayton, Ohio. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins

 

David A. Glattly, 33° and M.W. Robert V. Monacelli. Lifetime Achievement Award. Grand Lodge of New Jersey. by Travis Simpkins

David A. Glattly, 33° and M.W. Robert V. Monacelli. Lifetime Achievement Award. Grand Lodge of New Jersey. by Travis Simpkins

Sketch of

David A. Glattly

Being Presented the

Richard Stockton Lifetime Achievement Award

by M.W. Robert V. Monacelli

Grand Master

Grand Lodge of New Jersey

by Travis Simpkins

Ill. David A. Glattly, 33°

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David A. Glattly, 33° and M.W. Robert V. Monacelli. Lifetime Achievement Award. Grand Lodge of New Jersey. by Travis Simpkins 

B. Stephen Daugherty, 33°. Scottish Rite Valley of Danville, Illinois. by Travis Simpkins

B. Stephen Daugherty, 33°. Scottish Rite Valley of Danville, Illinois. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

B. Stephen Daugherty

33rd Degree Freemason

Class Honoree for the Fall 2021 Reunion of the

Valley of Danville, Illinois

Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite

Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, U.S.A.

by Travis Simpkins

Seeking Further Light - Scottish Rite, NMJ

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B. Stephen Daugherty, 33°. Scottish Rite Valley of Danville, Illinois. by Travis Simpkins

 

M.W. Keith W. Newton. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Ohio. by Travis Simpkins

M.W. Keith W. Newton. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Ohio. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Most Worshipful

Keith W. Newton

Past Grand Master

Current Grand Secretary

Grand Lodge of Ohio

33rd Degree Freemason

Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite

Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, U.S.A.

by Travis Simpkins

The Masonic Roundtable: History of the Grand Lodge of Ohio

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M.W. Keith W. Newton. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Ohio. by Travis Simpkins

 

George Elbridge Boyden, 33°. Valley of Worcester, Massachusetts. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins

George Elbridge Boyden, 33°. Valley of Worcester, Massachusetts. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Illustrious Brother

George Elbridge Boyden

( 1840 - 1885 )

Architect

33rd Degree Freemason

Valley of Worcester, Massachusetts

Massachusetts Consistory

Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite

Northern Masonic Jurisdiction

Member of Montacute Lodge

Member of the Worcester York Rite Bodies:

Eureka Chapter, Hiram Council

Worcester County Commandery No. 5, Knights Templar

by Travis Simpkins

Masonic Temple. Pearl Street. Worcester, Massachusetts. 1890's. Valley of Worcester. Morning Star Lodge

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George Elbridge Boyden, 33°. Valley of Worcester, Massachusetts. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins

George Elbridge Boyden (1840-1885)

From Liberal Freemason, Vol. IX, No. 9, December 1885, Page 270: 

In Massachusetts Consistory, October 23d, 1885. 

By Alfred F. Chapman. 

"Why will ye call it 'Death's dark night'? 

Death is the entrance into Light; 

Behind its cloudy purple gates 

The Everlasting Morning waits." 

On the 19th day of October, 1885, George Elbridge Boyden was borne by Death through that entrance, and behind those "purple gates." The going was not altogether unexpected, the return can only be made when the grave shall give up its dead. For some months it had been seen that his health was less sound than formerly, and narrowing into weeks, the hour of his dissolution was recognized to be all too soon in coming.
His place as Ill. Second Lieut. Commander in Massachusetts Consistory made him a familiar figure to most of its members, and now that he can come no more, his absence emphasizes the keen sense of loss. Sympathy for his bereaved family we feel and would express; hope for their consolation and our comfort is found in the melancholy pleasure that good words only are said of him.
He was born in Athol, Mass., August 29th, 1840, went with his family to Worcester when four years old, where his home has been continued, and where he secured popular respect and esteem, and where his Masonic history was established.
He became a Mason, March 3d, 1863, in Montacute Lodge, and was its Senior Warden during the last year of his life. He was exalted to the Royal Arch Degree in Worcester R. A. Chapter, December 29th, 1865, became a Charter Member of Eureka Chapter, May 25th, 1871, was its second High Priest, and was Grand Scribe of the Grand R. A. Chapter of Massachusetts in 1879. He received the degrees in and was admitted to Hiram Council R. and S. Masters, May 13th. 1869, and was Thrice Ill. Master in 1875, '76. He received the Orders of Knighthood in Worcester County Commandery, K. T., June 1st, 1869, and was Eminent Commander in 1884.
In the early revival of the A. and A. S. Rite in Massachusetts, he became an interested actor, and received the Ineffable degrees in Worcester Lodge of Perfection, April 14th, 1864, and was T. P. Grand Master from 1878 to 1885. We are unable to say when he received the degrees in the Council of Princes of Jerusalem and Chapter of Rose Croix, but he was M. E. Sov. P. G. Master of Goddard Council from 1879 until the year of his death. He was a Charter member in these two last-named Bodies.
On the 17th of June, 1864, he received the degrees to the 32d in Boston Consistory, afterward united with Massachusetts Consistory, and in this Body his usefulness has been known to officers and members.
For sufficient reasons he found favor in the Supreme Council, and on September 23d, 1884, at the Session of that Body held in Detroit, Mich., was elected to receive the 33d and last degree in that Rite.
Our deceased Brother bore his honors meekly, largely because his character was cast in that form. His social and family relations were winning and attractive, his business education as an architect, had been strengthened by study in Europe, and in association with his father, surviving, were happily established. The ties incident to all these have been sundered, a happy home clouded in grief, social bonds broken, fraternal intercourse overthrown, and in this so general sorrow we look upon the emblems of mourning with subdued regret.

"Here let us leave him: 

For funeral lamps he has the planets seven,

For a great sign our brother love shall go

Between his grave and Heaven."

From the "Worcester Daily Spy," 20 Oct 1885:

Death of George E. Boyden.

Although a fatal result has been expected for some time, the announcement of the death of George E. Boyden, which occurred yesterday afternoon at two, was received with deep regret by an unusually large circle of friends.
Mr. Boyden was a native of Athol, where he was born Aug. 29, 1840, making his age 45 years, 1 month and 20 days.
He has been a resident of Worcester since he was four years old. After attending the public schools he studied at the Lawrence Scientific School of Harvard University. Subsequently he spent several months abroad preparatory to entering the firm of E. Boyden & Son, architects, of which he has since been a member.
Mr. Boyden early identified himself with the Masonic fraternity, had taken the 33d degree, and in addition to having filled all save two of the offices of the local bodies, had been for several years the secretary of the masonic Mutual Relief Association of Central Massachusetts, which office he held at the time of his death.
He was also a member of the Odd Fellows. He served many years as a director of the Worcester County Mechanics' Association.
In 1875 Mr. Boyden was elected a member of the common council, and after one year's service in that body was chosen president of the body, to which position he was subsequently twice unanimously re-elected. Mr. Boyden was seen at his best in his social and home life. He possessed those qualities which made his companionship enjoyable and his friendship valuable at all times. He was sick nearly three months, liver trouble being assigned as the cause. He leaves a widow, but no children.

R.W. Adam E. Thompson. Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario. by Travis Simpkins

R.W. Adam E. Thompson. Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Right Worshipful

Adam E. Thompson

Past District Deputy Grand Master

Ottawa District 1

Grand Lodge of Canada in

the Province of Ontario

(2018 - 2019)

by Travis Simpkins

Not Just a Man, a Mason

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R.W. Adam E. Thompson. Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario. by Travis Simpkins

 

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

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

Portrait Sketch of

Most Worshipful

Stephen F. Oakley

Past 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

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

 

R.W. Jeffrey W. Coy. Past Grand Treasurer. Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. by Travis Simpkins

R.W. Jeffrey W. Coy. Past Grand Treasurer. Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait of

Jeffrey W. Coy

(1951 - 2018)

Past Right Worshipful Grand Treasurer

Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania

Past Active Member

Supreme Council, 33°

Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite

Northern Masonic Jurisdiction

U.S.A.

Oil on Canvas

by Travis Simpkins

Collection of the Masonic Library and Museum of Pennsylvania

Masonic Temple in Philadelphia

Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania

Masonic Temple in Philadelphia

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R.W. Jeffrey W. Coy. Past Grand Treasurer. Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. by Travis Simpkins

Norman Vincent Peale. Minister and Author. Freemason. The Power of Positive Thinking. by Travis Simpkins

Norman Vincent Peale. Minister and Author. Freemason. The Power of Positive Thinking. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Norman Vincent Peale

( 1898 - 1993 )

American Minister and Writer

One of the Most Influential

Religious Leaders of the 20th Century

Pastor of Marble Collegiate Church

Author of

The Power of Positive Thinking

33rd Degree Freemason

Valley of Syracuse, New York

Scottish Rite, NMJ

Member of

Midwood Lodge No. 1062

Brooklyn, New York

Past Grand Chaplain

Grand Lodge of New York

by Travis Simpkins

Norman Vincent Peale

Norman Vincent Peale

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Pillars of Charity. House of the Temple. Supreme Council, 33°. Scottish Rite, SJ. Portrait by Travis Simpkins

Pillars of Charity. House of the Temple. Supreme Council, 33°. Scottish Rite, SJ. Portrait by Travis Simpkins

Portrait of

Robert W. Reinhardt III, 32°, HGA

House of the Temple Benefactor 

"Supreme Temple Architect"

Intendant of the Building Society

Oil on Canvas

by Travis Simpkins

Commissioned for the Pillars of Charity Hall at the 

House of the Temple. Washington, DC

Collection of the Supreme Council, 33° 

Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite, Southern Jurisdiction 

House of the Temple - Washington, D.C.

Pillars of Charity. House of the Temple. Supreme Council, 33°. Scottish Rite, SJ

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Pillars of Charity. House of the Temple. Supreme Council, 33°. Scottish Rite, SJ. Portrait by Travis Simpkins

 

Caid McKinley, 33°. Ohio Council of Deliberation. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins

Caid McKinley, 33°. Ohio Council of Deliberation. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Illustrious Brother

Caid McKinley

Sovereign Grand Inspector General, 33°

Honorary Member of Supreme Council

Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite

Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, U.S.A.

by Travis Simpkins

Scottish Rite, NMJ

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Caid McKinley, 33°. Ohio Council of Deliberation. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins

 

Giles Fonda Yates, 33°. Past Sovereign Grand Commander. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins

Giles Fonda Yates, 33°. Past Sovereign Grand Commander. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins

 Portrait Sketch of

Illustrious Brother

Giles Fonda Yates

( 1799 - 1859 )

Past Sovereign Grand Commander

Supreme Council, 33°, NMJ

Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite

Northern Masonic Jurisdiction

( 1851 )

Former Member of the 

Supreme Council, 33°, Southern Jurisdiction

Charleston, South Carolina

Past Master of St. George's Lodge No. 6

Founder of Delta Lodge of Perfection

New York

by Travis Simpkins

 History of the Scottish Rite

Giles Fonda Yates, 33°. Past Sovereign Grand Commander. Scottish Rite, NMJ. Supreme Council

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Giles Fonda Yates, 33°. Past Sovereign Grand Commander. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins

Roscoe Pound. Legal Scholar. Harvard Law School. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. Freemason. by Travis Simpkins

Roscoe Pound. Legal Scholar. Harvard Law School. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. Freemason. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Roscoe Pound

(1870 - 1964)

Legal Scholar and Educator

Dean of the

University of Nebraska College of Law

Dean of

Harvard Law School

33rd Degree Freemason

Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, NMJ

Past Deputy Grand Master

Grand Lodge of Massachusetts

by Travis Simpkins

Roscoe Pound

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Roscoe Pound. Legal Scholar. Harvard Law School. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. Freemason. by Travis Simpkins

M.W. Gary Henningsen. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of New York. by Travis Simpkins

M.W. Gary Henningsen. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of New York. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Most Worshipful

Gary Henningsen

Past Grand Master

Grand Lodge of New York

33rd Degree Freemason

Active Emeritus Member

Supreme Council, 33°

Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite

Northern Masonic Jurisdiction

by Travis Simpkins

Not Just a Man, a Mason

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M.W. Gary Henningsen. Past Grand Master. Grand Lodge of New York. by Travis Simpkins

John William McNaughton, 33°. Past Sovereign Grand Commander. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins

John William McNaughton, 33°. Past Sovereign Grand Commander. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins

 Portrait Sketch of

Illustrious Brother

John William McNaughton

Past Sovereign Grand Commander

Supreme Council, 33°, NMJ

Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite

Northern Masonic Jurisdiction

( 2006 - 2017 )

by Travis Simpkins

 Scottish Rite, NMJ - Our Core Values

 Scottish Rite, NMJ - Seeking Further Light

 

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John William McNaughton, 33°. Past Sovereign Grand Commander. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins