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MA 007. Blue Lodge certificates

 Record Group
Identifier: MA 007

Found in 125 Collections and/or Records:

Master Mason certificate issued to John McLaughlin by the Penobscot Lodge, 1826 March 20

 Item — Folder 1
Identifier: A2014-001-001
Scope and Contents

Master Mason certificate designed and drawn by Penniman, engraved by Newcomb. Certificate issued to John McLaughlin of the Penobscot Lodge by Grand Lodge of Maine. McLaughlin signature on right hand side of certificate. Design includes symbols of Faith, Charity, and Hope surrounding a sphere, all-seeing eye, tessalated floor, square and compass, and plumb.

Dates: 1826 March 20

Master Mason certificate issued to Jacob Rich by the Independence Lodge, No. 76, 1849 April 18

 Item — Folder 1
Identifier: A2014-002-001
Scope and Contents

Master Mason manuscript certificate with grisaille watercolor by unidentified artist. Certificate issued to Jacob Rich of the Independence Lodge, No. 76, Independence, Missouri by the Grand Lodge of Missouri. Watercolor includes an arrangement of Masonic symbols probably based on Jeremy Cross' work including all-seeing eye, sun, moon, star, clasped hands, three pillars, coffin, beehive and more.

Dates: 1849 April 18

Master Mason certificate issued to Silvanus Smith by Morton Lodge, No. 63, 1802 December 27

 Item
Identifier: A1987-022-001
Scope and Contents

A Master Mason certificate issued by Morton Lodge, No. 63 (Hempstead, N.Y.) to Silvanus Smith. Dated December 27, 1802. Imprint at bottom of certificate reads, "Bror. Rollinson Sculpt."

Dates: 1802 December 27