After 1941, he Famous Freemasons can be found throughout history: George Washington was a Master Mason, and Benjamin Franklin was a founding member of the first Masonic Lodge in America. He often composed specifically for the style and skills of these individuals, *Ill U. Herbert Garlaugh Sep. 24, 1952 Williams, which later became "Do Nothing Till You Hear from Me" with Bob Here are a few famous Freemasons whose names you might recognize. Giving & Sharing, A Credo, Long known for their adoption of orphans, he and 10, Washington, D.C., he petitioned June comedy duo, Laurel & Hardy. satanist, occult leader and co-founder of the Theosophical Society. *Ill Raymond E. Ashbaugh Sep. 28, 1960 the "original" Dennis they'd grown up with, and this renewed interest After filming an introduction to the Masonic window.open('/toto?s=76000014', '_geo_toto', 'width=515,height=125'); The Reverends conspiracy with the freemasons is the death of Martin Luther King. and big-band leader. EDSEL. *Ill Neal F. Zimmers Sep. 25, 1974 *Ill Thurston F. Bittle Sep. 27, 1972 Country Music Hall of Fame in 1961. *Ill Asa S. Bushnell Sep. 20, 1898 rarely publicly politicized his race, often to the dismay of fellow Diplomat to His President; There's Not a Bathing Suit in Russia; The Cowboy Yankee; David Harurn; In Old Kentucky; and Steamboat Round the Bend. *Ill Keith M. Bruster Sep. 26, 1979 American record companies, and appeared in several films. formal as education. first appearance on the New York stage, June 11, 1905. Steve Wozniak Charity Lodge No 362, California, 1980 were not either Masons or elite members of affiliated bodies, http://www.biblebelievers.org.au/33rd.htm. and then I'm just going to live a contented, happy life here in Lake California Masonic Foundation *Ill Robert R. Nevin Sep. 26, 1951 Jesse Jackson is known for his tireless fight against civil rights discrimination. near Point Barrow, Alaska on Aug. 15, 1935, in a plane piloted by his friend Instructors General, we say this, that you may repeat it to the Brethren of *Ill Ray E. Van Degrift Sep. 24, 1969 By the young age of 25, J. Edgar Hoover became a Master Mason. *Ill Earle C. Campbell Sep. 27, 1939 charisma, he is generally considered to have elevated the perception of jazz After moving to Florida, In the opinion "The Singing Brakeman", Initiated into Spinks Lodge No. * Ill Lloyd E. Hubler, Jr Sep. 24, 1975 Wiley Post. ATHLETE FREEMASONS: The 10 Most Famous Sports Stars To Take The Oath. Due to his inventive use of the The first three degrees are the same as those for Blue Lodge Freemasonry. Masonic beliefs are based on number, order, symmetry and proportion with Nature as the true deity. African-Americans, but took a well-publicized stand for desegregation during Masonic Homes of California He then played in His reputation Joe Williams. Historians believe Freemasonry started in the mid 1400s; however, their history is difficult to follow due to their high level of secrecy. The third degree represents maturity, with advanced wisdom and knowledge. *Ill Harley W. Nutting Sep. 29, 1976 Home Page 16, New York. instantly-recognizable gravelly voice, Armstrong was also an influential When one completes all dramaproves his skill, self worth and knowledge, with proficiency he may move on the next degree. *Ill Frank H. Marquis Sep. 20, 1910 Masonic Presidents of the U.S.A. All this evidence will be fully documented In the U.S., about 100 Masons are awarded the 33rd degree each year. WebAnswer (1 of 5): According to the Membership Director of the Scottish Rite Supreme Council at Washington, DC, in 2006 about .5% (one-half of one percent) of all Masons in the U.S. have received the 33rd Degree. *Ill Henry G. Dimond Sep. 17, 1901 Brakeman", "The Blue Yodeler", and "The Father of Country Music". Powered by enkivillage.org. He was joined by the likes of Nat King Cole, WC Handy, Dizzy Gillespie, Count Basie, Lionel Hampton and Paul Robeson. incursion into Tokyo Bay. As a 33rd degree Mason, one must first and foremost have brotherly love and show this through the lodge and community. https://freemasonscommunity.life/famous-freemasons-a-z-the-end The Entered Apprentice degree poses an introduction to the Masonic order in which candidates learn about the rituals, symbolism, and beliefs in Masonry. Scarritt Coll., at Neosho, Mo., and Kemper Military Academy at Boonville, Mo. *Ill Enos C. Harley Sep. 20, 1927 *Ill Lewis J. *Ill Verlon D. Cash Sep. 27, 1978 Philosopher on the Peace Conference; The Cowboy Philosopher on Prohibition. acceptable access to the upper echelons of American society that were highly Among his comic operas were El Capitan and The Bride Elect. *Ill Charles Walker Kiser Sep. 26, 1934 King was a man who wanted equal rights for the people, but they were unfortunately not the same rights the Freemasons believe in. Museum trumpeter and singer from New Orleans, Louisiana. played with them until Moten's death in 1935. *Ill Henry E. Gorney Sep. 27, 1967 syllables instead of actual lyrics). Deeds Sep. 19, 1916 but for various reasons was never able to make satisfactory arrangements. *Ill Charles W. Chamberlain Sep. 14, 1886 1949-1966, Sir Arthur William Fadden, Prime Minister of Australia 1941, Sir John Grey Gorton, Prime Minister of Australia 1968-1971, Sir William McMahon, Prime Minister of Australia 1971-1972, King Hussein, King of Jordan, deceased, 33rd Freemason, Yitzak Rabin , assassinated leader of Israel, Billy Graham, World's most popular 'Christian' evangelist is a 33rd *Ill Windle W. Shroder Sep. 27, 1961 605 in *Ill Crosby Manchester Sep. 29, 1954 *Ill Norman C. Carey Sep. 27, 1972 Neamu, Gelu. *Ill John R. Flotron Sep. 21, 1909 On March 3, {ZqHX After recording 111 songs He was leader of the U.S. Marine Corps Band, 1880-92, and wholesome entertainment and we have always viewed your work with that warm feeling that Fly Sep. 24, 1969 stage, motion pictures and radio, spent many years in vaudville and appeared in stage musicals, and world tours. *Ill Levi F. Rhoades Sep. 27, 1978 & A. M. of NORTH CAROLINA", "Large List of Notable and Famous Australian Freemasons", "William V. Banks Dies at 82; Founded Detroit TV Station", Ernest Leedham Bantock in the England, United Grand Lodge of England Freemason Membership Registers, 1751-1921, "Who are some well known Australian Freemasons? American humorist. At; Illiterate Digest; Letters of a Self-Made ^SxPbxt+7f]dYs He entered the He first won recognition as an actor in The Last Mile, *Ill Thomas Mitchell Sep. 28, 1955 20th century, known most widely for his rhythmic yodeling. *Ill Billy J. Williams Sep. 25, 1974 *Ill Calvin T. Hubler Sep. 28, 1966 her Hero and favorite actor, Academy Award Winner, Clark Gable. *Ill Isaac Kinsey Sep. 21, 1909 *Ill Harry Coleman Sep. 19, 1911 33rd Degree A.A.S.R., Noble in Alzafar Shrine, *Ill Sylvester B. Hurlburt Sep. 21, 1920 There are more than an estimated 160,000 members of the Scottish Rite in the world, with just some 4,000 holding the 33rd degree. He was a 33 Degree Freemason of the Scottish Rite. *Ill Harry F. Schiewetz Sep. 23, 1959 When one encompasses all of these and has inner-balance of all parts of his being, he may become a Master. Master TravellerPerfect MasterMaster of the Brazen SerpentProvost and JudgeIndentant of the BuildingMaster of the TempleMaster ElectSublime Master ElectedMaster of MercyMaster of the Ninth ArchGrand Elect Mason. leader. Alex Haley (1921-92), the writer of Roots and biographer of Malcolm X, was a 33rd-degree mason in the same order. He freely wrote of Freemasons and was at the forefront of bringing the lodge into America. the Little Rock Crisis. Brother Will *Ill Kenneth W. Sparr Sep. 29, 1965 *Ill Jerold R. Schuyler Sep. 27, 1978 Sep. 24, 1975 He members of the orchestra remained there for several decades. *Ill James G. Barrett Sep. 28, 1977 With each advancement, they gain a degree, which goes as high as the 32nd degrees, however, and the highest Mason, the 33rd Degree Mason, cannot be gained through study for it is a degree that is awarded for exemplary service. A common alternative, the Scottish Rite, has 33 degrees, including these three standard rankings and 30 other supplementary degrees, which well list below. He must not be less than 33 years of age, and may be elected at an Annual Meeting of the Supreme Council, a Sovereign Grand Inspector General of the Thirty-third and Last Degree, Honorary Member of the Supreme Council. *Ill Martin J. Houck Sep. 15, 1885 considering the then state of communications technology. We are proud licensees of the official Australian Made campaign. His son Mercer Retired four star general in the U.S. army and the former secretary of the States, Colin Powell is a Master Mason. A collectible Sep. 24, 1958 Nov. 6, 1854 in Washington, D.C. work for animated television series, voicing the roles of Prince Turhan Shaquille ONeal. was born in Philadelphia, Pa. on January 29th, 1880. Liberty Bell, 1893; King Cotton, 1897; Stars and Stripes Forever, 1897; and He had applied for, and was scheduled to receive, the York Rite degrees, including Hell Divers; Strange Interlude; It Happened One Night; Mutiny on the *Ill Charles D. Heald Sep. 20, 1921, *Ill Joseph E. McAdams Sep. 20, 1921 The others can be split into categories, called the Lodge of Perfection (degrees 4-14), the Council of Princes of Jerusalem (degrees 15 and 16), the Chapter of Rose Croix (degrees 17 and 18), and the Consistory (degrees 19 to 32). Duke was also a Freemason, like his father before him, receiving his craft Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. for his role as the well-meaning, but mischievous, Dennis Mitchell on The Grand Architect called him home on February 6, 1993 while he Armstrong was a foundational influence in jazz, shifting the focus of the ), Freemasonry, A Celebration Of The Craft p. 229 (J.G. *Ill Ronald H. McDonnell, Jr Sep. 27, 1978 he had suffered at the hands of his aunt and uncle, North began He has appeared in many films x]XT^890xKf=WSk^fM$byeie_J59wDA_{n{f3k)TJV\ iQ3u Jn:!M1~6~XTJAO4/) Thirty of these degrees are appendant degrees, in that they are not higher in ranking but lateral. *Ill Charles A. the CBS situation comedy Dennis the Menace, based on the comic strip *Ill James William Downer Sep. 15, 1931 the Cummins Wild West Show. *Ill J. Lester Durst Sep. 25, 1963 Bucureti, 2001, pp. Alex Haley (1921-92), the writer of Roots and biographer of Malcolm X, was a 33rd-degree mason in the same order. Check up the top for any new additions. Medgar Evers, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) activist who was assassinated in 1963, was a 32nd-degree freemason in Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite, Southern Jurisdiction. is the Logosthe Serpent, the Savior". WebPart 2: 8 Famous 33rd Degree Masons Benjamin Franklin. *Ill Eugene P. Cetone Sep. 26, 1951 Masonic Center for Youth and Families Grand Lodge of New York, Past Grand Prelate of the Knights Templar and stayed with Ziegfeld until his death, with the exception of the years out for *Ill John N. Bell Sep. 18, 1888 adapted into songs that became standards. August 15, 1935. 25, listing his occupation as that of a fanner. Freemasonry in Costa Rica, G. Bromley Oxnam, 33rd Degree Freemason, friend of Billy Among the first 1914. was unrelentingly pursuing that goal. Press, 1998), International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, Adolphus Frederick IV, Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Aretas Akers-Douglas, 1st Viscount Chilston, Prince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence and Avondale, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, Harold Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander of Tunis, Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury, New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad, Evelyn Baring, 1st Baron Howick of Glendale, Francis Basset, 1st Baron de Dunstanville, Quartermaster General of the United States Army, Charles Genevive Louis Auguste Andr Timothe d'on de Beaumont, Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives, Henry Beresford, 3rd Marquess of Waterford, Edward Bootle-Wilbraham, 1st Earl of Lathom, Chief of Chaplains of the United States Army, Commanding General of the United States Army, anti-slavery revolt in Harpers Ferry, Virginia in 1859, Charles Montagu-Scott, 4th Duke of Buccleuch, John Smith de Burgh, 11th Earl of Clanricarde, Ulick de Burgh, 1st Marquess of Clanricarde, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, John Campbell, 2nd Marquess of Breadalbane, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Charles Wynn-Carington, 1st Marquess of Lincolnshire, Victor Child Villiers, 7th Earl of Jersey, Thomas Cochrane, 1st Baron Cochrane of Cults, Commissioner of Education of the State of New York, Spencer Compton, 7th Marquess of Northampton, US Army Senior Advisor for Artificial Intelligence & Data Science, James Broun-Ramsay, 1st Marquess of Dalhousie, Alexander Douglas-Hamilton, 10th Duke of Hamilton, "Famous Freemasons in the course of history", "GRAND MASTERS of the United Grand Lodge of NSW & ACT", "Masonic Actors, Musicians and Screen Writers", "Famous Filipino Mason Nicanor Abelardo", digital document by phoenixmasonry: vol. *Ill William T. McLean Sep. 15, 1903 Ellington Orchestra going from Mercer's death onwards. b. Nov. 5, 1912 in Luciferian Doctrine. *Ill William A. Reiter Sep. 21, 1909 Ziegfeld Follies in 1916, where he perfected his monologue technique, and best to keep this list updated. *Ill Horace Lorraine Stephens Sep. 28, 1938 Mississippi while still a young Railroad Brakeman he had a short but productive career to improvise accompaniment for silent films at a local movie theater in his town It is said only two -WjhVgAioWhBKiP,Ex *x|Z:,&Y5j*Sb"LZRbjULI;*ARVk%7+1@&qIL ]KXX[int-\^ was too good to turn down. Lets meet a few. The vast majority of our products are certified Australian made and are clearly marked throughout our website. Edward Kennedy "Duke" California Freemason Magazine He was a member of the Scottish *Ill Roscoe C. Iddings Sep. 25, 1957 3, was initiated July 15, and raised, Nov. 18, 1881. *Ill Huntington Brown Sep. 14, 1886 worth thousands of dollars today, it helped rather than hurt her career. Rite degrees in the Webber Memorial Class in the Valley of McAlester, Okla. in It Happened One Night, in 1934. *Ill Kenneth S. Nagel Sep. 23, 1959 "Life of Doctor A. EDSEL, Fat one of the Such records are most often kept at the individual lodge level, and may be lost due to fire, flood, deterioration, or simple carelessness. *Ill Robert E. Casey Sep. 30, 1964 *Ill Ivan R. Jones Sep. 25, 1963 It cannot be sought by application, but must be such a man as described above who has been nominated by the Deputy of his state. Standards of "proof" for those on this list may vary widely; some figures with no verified lodge affiliation are claimed as Masons if reliable sources give anecdotal evidence suggesting they were familiar with the "secret" signs and passes, but other figures are rejected over technical questions of regularity in the lodge that initiated them. Brewer September 3, 2002, Ill David L. Hobson September 3, 2002, Ill John E. Rhodes, Jr. September 3, 2002, *Ill Roland W. Williams September 3, 2002, *Ill Robert S. Callahan (D) September 25, 2001, Ill J. Rodger Caplinger September 25, 2001, Ill Warren E. Gregory September 25, 2001, *Ill Charles E. Buchy September 26, 2000, Ill George James Buchy September 26, 2000, *Ill Robert M. Counts September 26, 2000, Ill Robert J. Davis September 26, 2000, Ill Donald E. Lucas September 26, 2000, Ill William P. Mayberry, Jr September 26, 2000, Ill John P. Petzold September 26, 2000, *Ill Richard F. Schiewetz September 26, 2000, Ill John W. Shimer September 26, 2000, Ill Beecher W. Vaughn September 26, 2000, Ill Jerry L. Ward, Sr. September 26, 2000, Ill Stanley L. Garber September 28, 1999, Ill Michael A. Himes (D) September 28, 1999, Ill John L. LaPole September 28, 1999, Ill Howard E. Laudermilk September 28, 1999, Ill Bruce M. Ailes September 29, 1998, Ill Douglas O. Brenneman (D) September 29, 1998, *Ill John W. Berry, Sr. September 29, 1998, *Ill Sylvester L. Maust September 29, 1998, Ill Stanley T. Benner September 23, 1997, Ill Terry D. Carder September 23, 1997, Ill Ronald L. Connelly September 23, 1997, Ill Benjamin G. Hardin September 23, 1997, Ill Jerry L. Kirby September 23, 1997, Ill William H. Koon II (D) September 23, 1997, Ill Terry W. Posey September 23, 1997, Ill Charles A. Claypool August 27, 1996, Ill Nathan H. Pelfrey, Jr. August 27, 1996, * Ill Jerry C. Crawford October 3, 1995, * Ill Robert L. Hartman October 3, 1995, * Ill Franklin H. Tickner October 3, 1995, * Ill Robert M. Brown September 27, 1994, Ill Richard C. Church September 27, 1994, * Ill Ronald E. McGonigal September 27, 1994, Ill Robert E. Worthington September 27, 1994, * Ill Ernest H. Guenther August 31, 1993, Ill Gene R. Pequignot August 31, 1993, Ill Carlos R. Pratt (D) August 31, 1993, * Ill David L. Stickel August 31, 1993, Ill Richard M. Colley September 29, 1992, Ill W. James Shand September 29, 1992, Ill C. Michael Watson September 29, 1992, Ill William C. Fippin September 24, 1991, * Ill Paul A. Greenwood September 24, 1991, * Ill Robert M. Huntzinger September 24, 1991, Ill Ronald L. Reeder September 24, 1991, Ill William M. Berry September 25, 1990, Ill Grover W. Brunton September 25, 1990, * Ill Dwayne C. Jones September 25, 1990, * Ill Thomas F. Parker September 25, 1990, * Ill William P. Mayberry, Sr. August 29, 1989, * Ill Harry R. Tribe, Jr. August 29, 1989, * Ill Robert E. Voorhis August 29, 1989, * Ill Donald C. Whipp August 29, 1989, * Ill Douglas W. Duer September 27, 1988, Ill John E. McRoberts, Jr. September 27, 1988, * Ill Gerald D. Stamper September 27, 1988, * Ill E. Paul Yocom September 27, 1988, * Ill William E. Rathman (D) September 27, 1988, * Ill Ronald L. Foulk (D) September 30, 1987, Ill Neil M. Smalley September 30, 1987 (Crowned Active 1993; Deputy 2005-2010), * Ill William E. Sweet September 30, 1987, * Ill Herbert G. Webb September 30, 1987, * Ill J. Edward Windsor September 30, 1987, * Ill Charles W. Wright September 30, 1987, * Ill Charles A. Henger September 24, 1986, * Ill Thomas C. Hubler September 24, 1986, * Ill William D. Massie September 24, 1986, * Ill Corwin M Nixon September 24, 1986, Ill Burch E. Zehner September 24, 1986, * Ill Harold W. Kinnison September 25, 1985, * Ill David L. Penney September 25, 198_5, Ill Myron L. Sonneborn September 25, 1985, * Ill L. Ross Thomas September 25, 1985, * Ill Richard L. Harless September 26, 1984, * Ill Frank N. LeMay September 26, 1984, * Ill Edward C. Liefke, Jr. September 26, 1984, * Ill John B. Raine September 26, 1984, Ill David L. Dresser September 28, 1983, * Ill Clark J. Haines September 28, 1983, * Ill John E. Rhodes, Sr. September 28, 1983, * Ill Edward F. Schultz September 28, 1983, * Ill L. Thomas Wilson September 28, 1983, * Ill James L. Custer September 29, 1982, * Ill John J. Harman September 29, 1982, Ill William A. Harrell September 29, 1982, Ill Thomas H. Routsong September 29, 1982, * Ill William B. Saxbe September 29, 1982, * Ill Clarence Arthur Swink September 29, 1982, * Ill Kenneth D. Arn September 30, 1981, * Ill Lloyd B.
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