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A Brief History of Freemasonry – U.S. Masonic Presidents (Part 7)
This article was taken from the Leadership Development Course (1995 Revision) originally published by the Grand Lodge of NY Committee on Leadership Services, authored by Allan M. Bryant. George Washington (1732-1799) 1st 1789-1796 James Monroe (1758-1831) 5th 1817-1825 Andrew Jackson … Continue reading
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A Brief History of Freemasonry – A New Era (Part 6)
This article was taken from the Leadership Development Course (1995 Revision) originally published by the Grand Lodge of NY Committee on Leadership Services, authored by Allan M. Bryant. The cornerstone for a new Masonic Hall for Grand Lodge was laid … Continue reading
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A Brief History of Freemasonry – The Morgan Affair (Part 5)
This article was taken from the Leadership Development Course (1995 Revision) originally published by the Grand Lodge of NY Committee on Leadership Services, authored by Allan M. Bryant. The disappearance of William Morgan in September of 1826 set the stage … Continue reading
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A Brief History of Freemasonry – Early Freemasonry in the New Republic (Part 4)
This article was taken from the Leadership Development Course (1995 Revision) originally published by the Grand Lodge of NY Committee on Leadership Services, authored by Allan M. Bryant. After the Revolution, the American Grand Lodges became sovereign and independent. Eventually … Continue reading
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The History of Glens Falls Lodge 121 F. & A. M.
Glens Falls was the first Lodge organized in Warren County after the Morgan Affair. Area Masons petitioned Grand Lodge to form a new Lodge on January 16, 1847. Charter was granted on June 8th of that same year. Charter members … Continue reading
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The History of Hamilton Lodge 144 F. & A. M.
A few short months before submitting a petition to form a new Lodge, a duel occurred between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr, resulting in the death of Hamilton (July 12 1804). Hamilton Lodge 144 was named for Alexander Hamilton. Grand … Continue reading
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The History of Queensbury Lodge 121 F. & A. M.
On February 29, 2000 M:. W:. Stewart C. McCloud, Grand Master of Masons in the State of New York, issued a dispensation to allow Glens Falls Lodge 121 and Senate Lodge 456 to consolidate into Queensbury Lodge 121. The Charter was presented … Continue reading
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The History of Senate Lodge 456 F. & A. M.
In 1857 there was much confusion in the craft. Brothers Enoch Rosekrans and Orange Ferriss demitted from Glens Falls Lodge 121. At the 121 Annual Communication held on December 16, 1857, Austin Holden also requested a dimit, which was denied … Continue reading
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Henry Crandall: Benefactor or Slum Lord
To the Glens Falls area, Henry Crandall (1821-1913) is remembered fondly as a benefactor; Crandall Library, Crandall Street, and Crandall Park are but a few reminders of his legacy. But in the 19th Century and early 20th Century, Crandall owned … Continue reading
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