10,000 Famous Freemasons by William R. Denslow

10,000 FAMOUS

FREEMASONS

WILLIAM R. DENSLOW

Volume IV

Q – Z

Foreword by

HARRY S. TRUMAN, P.G.M.
Past Master, Missouri Lodge of Research

Published by
Macoy Publishing & Masonic Supply Co., Inc.
Richmond, Virginia

Copyright, I957, William R. Denslow

William A. Quarles (1820-?) Brigadier General, Confederate Army, Civil War. b. 1820 in Va. Member of Clarksville Lodge No. 89, Clarksville Chapter No. 3, R.A.M., and Clarksville Commandery No. 8, K.T. (knighted Sept. 6, 1871), all of Clarksville, Tenn.

George H. Quarterman Protestant Episcopal Bishop. b. Aug. 12, 1906 in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Ordained to ministry in 1934, and served as rector in Ardmore, Okla., Amarillo, Texas, becoming bishop of Northwest Texas in 1946. Trustee of U. of the South since 1946. Member of Tascosa Lodge No. 1375, Amarillo, Texas, and 32° AASR (SJ) at Dallas.

Edouard Quartier-La-Tente (18551925) Swiss Masonic editor and in charge of the International Bureau of Masonic Affairs. b. 1855 in New York City. He became an educator in Neufchatel, Switzerland, and served five years as grand master of the Grand Lodge Alpine. He edited Alpine, a Masonic periodical, for 15 years. Was a member of the Swiss Supreme Council, AASR. When the Grand Lodge Alpina established the International Bureau of Masonic Affairs in 1903, he was placed in charge. Its purpose was to link all grand lodges and serve as a clearing house for Masonic information. d. Jan. 19, 1925.

Matthew S. Quay (1833-1904) U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania, 1887-1899. b. Sept. 30, 1833 in Dillsburg, Pa. Graduate of Jefferson Coll. (Pa.) in 1850; admitted to the bar in 1854, and practiced in Beaver, Pa. Servedin Civil War with Pa. volunteers as major and lieutenant colonel in commissary and transportation departments. Was secretary of Pa., 1872-78; member of lower house, 1865-67; state treasurer, 1885-87; member of St. James Lodge No. 457, Beaver, Pa. d. May 28, 1904.

Apolinar de Jusus Soto Quesada Costa Rican Secretary of State, and President of the Constitutional Congress. Member of Esperanza Lodge No. 2.

Conception Quesada Costa Rican Brigadier General. Commandant of the Plaza of San Jose. Member of Maraville Lodge.

Manuel Aragon Quesada Costa Rican politician. Was secretary of state, president of congress, and minister plenipotentiary to Europe, U.S., and Central America. An outstanding economist, he organized the Costa Rican office of statistics. Member of Caridad Lodge No. 26.

Manuel Luis Quezon (1878-1944) President of the Philippine Islands from Sept. 17, 1935 until his death in 1944. b. Aug. 19, 1878 in Baler, Tayabas, P.I. Admitted to the bar in 1903. He served on the staff of General Aguinaldo, q.v. He was successively provincial prosecuting attorney, provincial governor of Tayabas, and resident commissioner to the U.S., 1909-16. He was president of the Philippine senate in 1916-35 and a leading figure in the movement which led to the gradual independence of the islands. Upon the Japanese invasion, he escaped by U.S. submarine to the U.S. on Feb. 20, 1942; he died in Saranac Lake, N.Y., August 1, 1944. Quezon was a Freemason most of his adult life, being grand master of the Grand Lodge of the Philippines, 191819. Due to the influence of his wife he resigned from Freemasonry, Sept. 17, 1930. After his death, the Catholic church claimed he had renounced Freemasonry. Seven years after he left Masonry, he made this statement: "I didn't actually resign from the Masonic order until several months later, and I never denounced Masonry. There is a formal form which those returning to the church from the Masonic lodge are supposed to sign. but I refused to sign it. Instead, I wrote the Archbishop a personal note saying that I understood that I could not be readmitted to the Catholic Church so long as I remained a Mason, and for that reason I was resigning from Masonry." During his entire term as president, he fought for the separation of church and state.

Aristide Ambroise Quillet (18801955) French publicist and editor. Was orphaned at an early age and had to educate himself. At the age of 18 he opened the publishing house which still bears his name. A short time before WWI, he founded l'Editorial Labor in Spain. It still exists. He was co-director of the Dernieres Nouvelles de Strasbourg, a daily newspaper printed in two languages. •n 1938 he founded the Editorial Argentina Aristide Quillet in Buenos Aires. In WWII he took an active part in the French resistance movement and in 1949 was promoted to grand commander of the Legion of Honor. He was initiated in 1903 in the lodge, Temple de l'Honneur et l'Union of the Grand Orient of France. In 1936 he founded a new lodge, La Marseillaise, and was its master for many years. He was an honorary member of Goethe Lodge No. 379. Shortly before his death the Grand Lodge of France presented him with the 50-year service medal. d. 1955.

Henry B. Quinby (1846-1924) Governor of New Hampshire, 1909-11. b. June 10, 1846 in Biddleford, Maine. Graduate of Bowdoin Coll. in 1869 and 1872; M.D. from Nat. Med. Coll. (Washington) in 1870. Served in both branches of the state legislature. President of Laconia National Bank, City Savings Bank, and Masonic Temple Assn. Member of Mount Lebanon Lodge No. 32, Laconia; exalted in Union Chapter No. 70, R.A.M., April 12, 1871; greeted in Pythagorean Council No. 6, R. & S.M., Oct. 8, 1872; received 32° AASR (NJ) at Nashua, April 13, 1896, and became 33° and active member of the Northern Supreme Council. d. Feb. 8, 1924.

Josiah Quincy (1772-1864) President of Harvard, 1829-45; U.S. Congressman from Massachusetts, 180513. b. Feb. 4, 1772 in Boston, Mass. Graduate of Harvard in 1790; began law practice in Boston in 1793. Served in both branches of the state legislature, and was mayor of Boston, 182329, during which time the erection of the Bunker Hill monument was begun. Raised in St. John's Lodge of Boston, March 28, 1795. d. July 1, 1864.

Edgar Quinet (1803-1875) French writer and politician. Studied philosophy in Germany and made French translations of Herder's books. Traveled widely in Europe and wrote of his observations. Author of two epic poems, Napoleon (1836) and Promethee (1838). Involved in revolutionary activities in 1848 and banished from France. After his return in 1870 was elected to the national convention. A Freemason, but his lodge is not known.

James H. Quinn First man to raise the American flag on the pueblo at Taos, New Mexico in 1847. He was a nephew of Stephen A. Douglas, q.v. Member of Montezuma Lodge No. 109 (now No. 1 of Santa Fe) in 1853.

Vidkun Quisling (1887-1945) Norwegian Anti-Mason whose name has become a synonym for traitor. During WWI he was in the diplomatic and intelligence service, mainly in Russia. From 1931-32 he was the Norwegian minister of defense, resigning to found his own political party, the National Union, with a platform calling for the suppression of Communism and the freeing of Norwegian labor from unionism. He was chief collaborator in the German conquest of Norway in 1940. The Nazis proclaimed him sole political head of Norway as head of the state council of 13 Nazi-dominated commissioners. In this capacity he took over the beautiful Masonic Temple in Oslo and converted it into an officers quarters, ruining it for Masonic use. He ordered all the library and belongings shipped to Germany (but thanks to Norwegian patriots, they failed to arrive). He was tried by the Norwegian courts following the war. Ironically, the trial was held in a former Masonic lodge room, in order to seat more spectators. He was convicted and shot in 1945.

John A. Quitman (1799-1858) Governor of Mississippi, 1835-36 and 1850-51; Major General, U.S.A. in Mexican War, 1846-48; U.S. Congressman from Mississippi, 1855-58, and "Father of Mississippi Masonry." b. Sept. 1, 1799 in Rhinebeck, N.Y. He was early in-dined towards the ministry, but taught school and studied law in Philadelphia, then moved to Ohio, where he was admitted to the bar in 1821. In 1882 he went to Memphis, Tenn., and later to Natchez, Miss. He served as president of the state senate. In 1836 he raised a body of men to aid the Texans against the incursions of Santa Anna, q.v.; returning home to Natchez, he became a major general of the state militia. In Federal service in the Mexican War, he distinguished himself at Monterrey, Fort Tenerice, Vera Cruz, Pueblo and Chapultepec. He was appointed governor of the City of Mexico. In 1848 and again in 1856 he was suggested as Democratic nominee for vice president, but was not nominated. He was an avowed advocate of states rights, and as leader of the extreme Southern party, supported the right of secession for states. He was raised in Hiram Lodge No. 18, Delaware, Ohio, in 1820, and affiliated with Harmony Lodge No. 1, Natchez, Miss. in 1822, serving as master two years later. He was grand master of the Grand Lodge of Mississippi from 1826-37 and 1845-46, declining further terms. He was a 32° AASR (SJ) and intimate friend of Albert Pike, who conducted a lodge of sorrow in his memory in 1860. He was also an honorary member of the grand lodges of South Carolina and New York. d. July 17, 1858 at his Natchez home "Monmouth," which is now famous as one of the outstanding anti-bellum homes of Natchez. It is thought he died of poisoning at a banquet in Washington, D.C., during the inauguration of Buchanan.

Fritz Rackhorst (1870-1930) German physician and Masonic editor. He practiced medicine in Lennep, Germany from 1896, but his heart was more often in Masonry. He served as master of the lodge Theodor zum Belgischen Loewen at Duesseldorf for almost 20 years. At the same time he was editor of the Masonic magazine The Light, which at that time was the only independent Masonic publication. After WWI he attempted to cement ties between former enemies, but ran into much resistance among his own brethren. He resigned from his mother lodge and affiliated with the Lodge Plato at Wiesbaden, and finally with the Lodge Labor at Vienna. His opinion was that Masonry was a world brotherhood. His beliefs earned him many enemies among his brethren.

Milton R. Rackmil President of Decca Records, Inc., N.Y.C. since 1949, and President and Director of Universal Pictures Co., Inc. since 1952. b. Feb. 12, 1903 in N.Y.C. Graduate of New York U. in 1924. Was with Brunswick Radio Corp. from 1929 as comptroller; secretary of Brunswick Records, 1932-34. Treasurer of Decca Records, 1934-37; vice president 193746, and executive vice president, 1946-49. Director of Decca since 1946. Member of Civic Lodge No. 853, N.Y.C., receiving degrees on Oct. 27, Nov. 24, 1936 and Jan. 12, 1937.

George L. Radcliffe U.S. Senator from Maryland, 1935-47. b. Aug. 22,1877 in Lloyds, Md. Received A.B. and Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins, and honorary degrees from several universities. Practiced law from 1903. President of American Bonding Co., 191430, and now first vice president and director of Fidelity & Deposit Co., and director of Fidelity-Baltimore National Bank and Trust Co. Was secretary of state of Maryland, 1919-20. Member of Oriental Lodge No. 158, Baltimore, and 32° AASR (SJ) in Chesapeake Consistory.

John Rae (1813-1893) Scottish Arctic explorer. b. Sept. 30, 1813 in the Orkney Islands. Received medical degree from U. of Edinburgh and was a doctor with Hudson's Bay Co. He joined the expedition of Sir John Richardson in search of Sir John Franklin, q.v., in 1847, and was on several exploring expeditions between 1846-64. He proved King William's Land to be an island, and on an expedition in 1853-54, learned the fate of Franklin from natives on the West coast of Boothia. He was known for his amazing endurance and vigor, traveling 23,000 miles on snowshoes and dragging a loaded sled. He received the Royal Geographical Society's "Founders Medal" and also the "Arctic Medal." He once covered 100 miles a day on snowshoes. He lived like the Eskimos, in contrast to other English "gentlemen" who needed great amounts of supplies and natives to carry them. His exploration method is known as the "Rae Method." d. July 22, 1893, and although his lodge membership is not known, Kilwinning Masonic Lodge attended the funeral.

Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles (17811826) English administrator; founder of the city of Singapore and of the London zoo. He joined the East India Co. as a clerk, at the age of 13 and became a brilliant administrator, scholar, traveler, and naturalist. In 1805 he was sent to Penang as assistant secretary to the first governor. He persuaded Lord Minto of the necessity of taking Java from the French, and accompanied the expedition. He was lieutenant governor of Java from 1811-1816, and introduced a new system of land tenure, removing fetters imposed on trade. He was appalled at the selfish and cruel trade monopolies, forced labor, slavery, piracy, and general lawlessness, and hoped to end this by spreading British protection over the area. Cheated of his ambitions for the whole Eastern Archipelago, he did, however, obtain the pirate island of Singapore from the rulers of Johore. He justly referred to "my city of Singapore," saying "I have declared that the port of Singapore is a free port and the trade thereof open to ships and vessels of every nation." He was initiated in Lodge Vertutis et Ards Aminci, established on the Pondoz-Gedeh coffee estate near Buitenzorg, Java, only two months after his conquest of the Dutch. The master was a former governor of Java, and a second candidate was a member of the Dutch council. Both of these brethren were markedly hostile to the British in public life, but such was the character of Raffles that he was welcomed into their midst. He was passed in this lodge, but raised on July 5, 1813 in the Lodge of Friendship at Surabaja, Java, and subsequently made past master by his Dutch brethren. He received the 18th degree in the Rose Croix chapter, La Vertueuse in Batavia. On his re-turn to England, he founded the London zoo. d. 1826.

Idris Ragheb (?-1923) Egyptian Boy of a noble and wealthy family. He was grand master of the Egyptian Grand Lodge for 32 years, 1891-1923, and grand commander of the Supreme Council, AASR of Egypt, for nearly 20 years. He devoted his life to the study of languages, sciences, and the invention of a machine which writes Arabic characters. His public spiritedness and philanthropy found expression in the founding of the Assistance PUblique, of which he was several times elected president, the Oeuvre d'Instruction Laique et Gratuite, and the Societe d'Alitnentation.

William T. Ragland (1866-?) Justice, Supreme Court of Missouri, 1923-33. b. Oct. 5, 1866 in Marion, Co., Mo. Admitted to bar in 1889, and practiced at Paris, Mo. Was circuit judge, 1911-19, and commissioner of supreme court of Missouri, 1919-23. Received degrees in Monroe Lodge No. 64, Monroe City, Mo., Jan. 16, and Feb. 6, 20, 1893. On April 17, 1908 he was affiliated with Paris Union Lodge No. 19, Paris, Mo. and dimitted from same Jan. 10, 1927.

Heartsill Ragon (1885-1940) U.S. Congressman from Arkansas to 68th through 72nd Congresses, 1923-33, from 5th Ark. dist.; Federal Judge, Western Arkansas, 1933-40. b. March 20, 1885 in Dublin, Ark. Graduate of Washington and Lee U. in 1908, and began law practice in Clarksville, Ark, in that year. Served in state house of representatives. Raised in Franklin Lodge No. 9, Clarksville, Ark, on April 26, 1916. Suspended NPD Sept. 28, 1937. d. Sept. 15, 1940.

Jean Baptiste Marie Ragon (17811862) French Masonic writer called "the most learned Freemason of the 19th century" by his contemporaries. b. Feb. 25, 1781 in Paris. He joined the lodge Reunion des Amis du Nord at Bruges, Belgium in 1803„ and later helped establish the lodge and chapter of Vrais Amis in the same city. In 1805, after his removal to Paris, he was the founder of the lodge Les Trinosophes. It was before this lodge in 1818 that he delivered a course of lectures which in 1838 were published under the title of Cours Philoscrphique et Interpratif des Initiations Anciennes et Modernes. He edited the periodical, Hermes, ou Archives Maconniques. Other books were Orthodosie Maconnique and Tuileur General de la Franc-Maconerie, ou Manuel de His greatest work, Les Fastes Initiatiques, which was to include a complete world history of Freemasonry, was left unfinished at his death. The Grand Orient of France later purchased the manuscript, which is now in its archives, uncompleted. d. 1862.

Carl August Ragotzky (?-1823) German Masonic author. His works include Der Freidenker in der Maurerei oder Freimuthige Briefe caber Wichtige Gegenstande in der FreiMaurerei in 1793 and An Essay on Masonic Liberty for Initiated and Uninitiated Readers in 1792. d. Jan. 5, 1823.

Edward T. Ragsdale Vice President of General Motors since 1956. b. May 15, 1897 in Hopkinsville, Ky. Held various positions with Maxwell Motor, Midwest Engine Co., Prest-0- Lite Co., Pierce-Arrow Co., before becoming a draftsman for the Buick division of General Motors in 1923. He became assistant chief engineer, general manufacturing manager, and general manager in 1956. Mason and 32° AASR.

Richard C. Raines Methodist Bishop of Indiana since 1948. b. Dec. 23, 1898 in Independence, Iowa. Graduate of Cornell Coll. (Ia.), Boston U., Oxford U., and U. of Maine. Ordainedin 1926, and served churches in Newton and Scituate, Mass., Providence, R.I., Minneapolis, Minn. Member of Independence Lodge No. 87, Independence, Ia. Received Scottish Rite degrees in Indianapolis, Ind. and coroneted 33° in 1952.

Henry T. Rainey (1860-1934) Speaker of U.S. House of Representatives, 1933. b. Aug. 20, 1860 in Carrollton, Ill. Received A.B. and A.M. from Amherst and LL.B. from Union Coll. of Law, Chicago. Practiced law at Carrollton from 18851902. U.S. congressman to 58th through 66th congresses, 1903-21 and 68th through 73rd congresses, 192335. Member of Carrollton Lodge No. 50, Carrollton, Ill, being initiated, May 11, 1885. d. Aug. 19, 1934.

Robert M. Rainey Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Oklahoma, 192021. b. Sept. 29, 1882 in Sherman, Texas. Began law practice in Atoka, Okla. in 1904. Was member of the first Okla. legislature, 1907-08, and later district judge. Associate justice state supreme court, 1917-20. In private practice in Oklahoma City after 1921. Received degrees in Oklahoma Lodge No. 4, Atoka, Okla. in 1909 and affiliated with Oklahoma City Lodge No. 36, Jan. 15, 1923. Knight Templar.

John E. Raker (1863-1926) U.S. Congressman to 62nd through 68th Congresses, 1911-25, from 1st Calif. dist. b. Feb. 22, 1863 near Knoxville, Ill. Read law with Judge E. V. Spencer, Susanville, Calif., married his daughter, and began law practice at Alturas, Calif. in 1886. Served as district attorney and judge of the superior court. Was grand master of the Odd Fellows of Calif. in 1908-09. Member of Alturas Lodge No. 248. d. Jan. 22, 1926.

John Rolls (1807-1882) Colonel in Mexican War, during which time he was grand master of the Grand Lodge of Missouri and thus became the father of Freemasonry in New Mexico. b. Nov. 18, 1807 in Sharpsburg, Ky. His father was a prominent resident of St. Louis, and it was his vote in the legislature that sent Thomas H. Benton, q.v., to the U.S. Senate. The family moved to Rails Co. (named for his father) and John was orphaned at an early age. He returned to Ky., where he was an apprentice in a court of record. Returning to Mo., he was a clerk in the state house of representatives, and in 1850 was admitted to the bar. He served in the state militia in the Black Hawk War in 1832, and was a lieutenant colonel in 1837. In 1847 he was named colonel of the 3rd regiment of Mo. volunteers, which assembled at Independence, Mo. and marched over the Santa Fe Trail to Santa Fe, where they were assigned to the forces of Gen. Sterling Price, q.v. Having been elected grand master of the Grand Lodge of Missouri in 1846, he issued a dispensation to Missouri Military Lodge No. 86, on June 12, 1847. It accompanied his regiment on its expedition, and while in the Territory of New Mexico, Ralls assumed Masonic jurisdiction of that territory for the Grand Lodge of Missouri, a charge maintained until the organization of the Grand Lodge of New Mexico in 1877. He also issued a charter to Multnomah Lodge No. 84, Oregon City, Oregon Territory. Rails also issued another charter to some Illinois Masons for a lodge to be known as Hardin Lodge No. 87, but the formation of this lodge was never reported to the grand lodge. It was Rails who had the honor of receiving the sabers of the captured Mexican officers at the fall of Santa Cruz. The last recorded minutes of Military Lodge No. 86 were dated July 5, 1848 in Santa Cruz. The regiment marched back to Mo. and was mustered out on Oct. 25, 1848. Rails probably received his degrees in Pal- myra Lodge No. 18, Palmyra, Mo. and was later a charter member of New London Lodge No. 21, New London, Mo. In 1853 he dimitted to become charter member of Ralls Lodge No. 33, serving as master in 1859. He was a trustee of the Masonic College in 1842, and curator of same in 1845. He was exalted in Palmyra Chapter No. 2, R.A.M., Palmyra, Mo., May 6, 1842; became a charter member of Hannibal Chapter No. 7, Hannibal, Mo.; and later a charter member of Ralls Chapter No. 55, now located at Center, Mo. He was high priest of this chapter in 1872-73 and a member of the Order of High Priesthood. d. Oct. 8, 1882.

Samuel M. Ralston (1857-1925) U.S. Senator from Indiana, 1923-25, dying in office; Governor of Indiana, 1913-17. b. Dec. 1, 1857 in Tuscarawas Co., Ohio. Admitted to bar in 1886; practiced at Lebanon, Ind. and later at Indianapolis. Received degrees in Owen Lodge No. 273, Quincy, Ind. on Nov. 10, Dec. 15, 1880 and Jan. 12, 1881. Was junior steward in 1881. Charter of this lodge was revoked in 1903 and in 1904 he became charter member of Owen Lodge No. 655 of Quincy, Ind. d. Oct. 14, 1925.

Nawab of Rampur Head of the state of Rampur, one of the three Northern Moslem states of the United Provinces of India. b. in 1907, his full title is Major General, His Highness Alijah Farzand-i-Dilpizir-i-Daulat-i-Inglishia, Mukhlis-ud-D aul a h, Nasir-ul-Mulk, Amirul-Umara, Nawab Sir Sayed Mohammad Raza Ali Kan Bahadur, Justain Jung. He became ruler of Rampur in 1930. He was made a Mason in Lodge Raisana No. 3819, English Constitution in 1931; made past grand deacon of the Grand Lodge of England in 1946 and past grand warden in 1952. He is an honorary member of several lodges in India. A Royal Arch Mason, he was one of the petitioners in 1952 for Raza Chapter No. 1843 in his province. He is past grand junior warden of the Mark Grand Lodge of England.

Andrew Michael Ramsay (16681743) Better known as the Chevalier Ramsay. b. at Ayr, Scotland, the son of a baker, he was given a liberal education and attended the U. of Edinburgh. In 1709 he became tutor for the two sons of the Earl of Weymss. He left Britain and fought in the army of the Duke of Marlborough. In 1710 he visited Fenelon, Archbishop of Cambrai, who converted him to Catholicism and secured him the preceptorship of the Duc de Chateau-Thierry and the Prince de Turenne. He was made a knight of the Order of Saint Lazarus, thus receiving the title Chevalier. He next tutored the two sons of the Pretender, James, III. It is thought he became a Freemason on a visit to England between 1728-30. In 1737 as chancellor, or orator of the Paris Grand Lodge, he delivered his celebrated oration in which he attributed the origin of Freemasonry to the crusaders rather than to operative Masons. He addressed it to the Pope and the King—the Pope, incidentally, ordered it burned. He is sometimes credited with the development of several Masonic degrees and rites. d. May 6, 1743.

Dennis Ramsay A colonel of the American Revolution and pallbearer at Washington's funeral. He served as captain through colonel in the Virginia Line. He was a member of Alexandria Lodge No. 22, Alexandria, Va., joining the lodge in 1783, and was junior warden of same in 1789-91.

George A. Ramsdell (1834-1900) Governor of New Hampshire, 1897-99. b. in Milford, N.H. Raised in Altemont Lodge No. 26, Peterboro, N.H., May 28, 1863 and dimitted in 1870. Was a 32° AASR (NJ). d. 1900.

John R. Ramsey (1862-1933) U.S. Congressman to 65th and 66 Congresses, 1917-21, from 6th N.J. dist. b. April 25, 1862 in Wyckoff, N.J. Admitted to N.J. bar in 1883, and practiced at Hackensack from that time. Member of Fidelity Lodge No. 113, Ridgewood, N.J., receiving degrees on March 25, April 22, May 25, 1892. d. April 10, 1933.

Robert Ramspeck U.S. Congressman, 71st through 79th Congresses, 1929-47, from 5th Ga. dist.; Vice President of Eastern Airlines since 1953. b. Sept. 5, 1890 in Decatur, Ga. Graduate of Atlanta Law School in 1920. Between 1907 and 1920 he was deputy clerk of superior court of Ga., chief clerk of post office, U.S. House of Representatives, secretary to Congressman Howard, secretary, Decatur chamber of commerce, and U.S. deputy marshal in Ga. He was then in the insurance and real estate business, newspaper business, and law practice. Member of Georgia, lower house in 1929. He resigned from congress to become vice president of the Air Transport Assoc. of America and from 1951-52 was chairman of the U.S. civil service comm. Member of Pythagoras Lodge No. 41, Decatur, Ga. 32° AASR at Atlanta; Yaarab Shrine Temple, Atlanta; honorary member of Tall Cedars and National Sojourners.

John L. Rand (1861-1942) Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Oregon, 1927-28, 1933-34, 1939-40. b. Oct. 28, 1861 in Portsmouth, N.H. Graduate of Dartmouth in 1883. Admitted to bar in 1885 and began practice at Walla Walla, Wash. Member of state senate, 1903-05. On supreme court bench from 1921 until death on Nov. 19, 1942. Member of Baker Lodge No. 47, Baker, Oreg., receiving degrees on Feb. 27, March 27, May 15, 1902. Knight Templar, 32° AASR (SJ), and Shriner.

William Randal Sixth Earl of Antrim and 1st Marquis of Antrim; Viscount of Dunluce. Was grand master of the Grand Lodge of England (Ancients), 1783-91, and grand master of the Grand Lodge of Ireland in 1773 and 1779.

Albert B. Randall (1879-1945) Ship captain and Commodore of United States Lines. b. Sept. 11, 1879 in Brookhaven, L.I., N.Y. He began as a seaman in sailing vessels and was promoted through grades, receiving his master mariner's license in 1905 and his first command in 1907. Among his ships were the Republic, George Washington, Leviathan and Manhattan. Made commodore in 1931, and retired because of age limit in 1939. During WWII he was rear admiral in Naval reserve, and was assigned to the War Shipping Adm. Mason and Knight Templar. d. Dec. 1, 1945.

Alexander W. Randall (1819-1872) U.S. Postmaster General, 1866-69; Governor of Wisconsin, 1857-61; U.S. Minister to Italy, 1861-62. b. Oct. 31, 1819 in Ames, N.Y. Began law practice in Waukesha, Wis. in 1840; became postmaster of that city and was a member of the convention that framed the state constitution. President Lincoln dissuaded him from entering the Army in the Civil War, and instead, made him minister to Italy. Member of Waukesha Lodge No. 37, Waukesha. In 1864 he was orator of Hermes Senate No. 1, Ancient and Primitive Rite of Freemasonry, in Washington, D.C. d. July 25, 1872.

George M. Randall (1810-1873) Protestant Episcopal Bishop of Colorado, 1865-73. b. Nov. 23, 1810 in Warren, R.I. Graduate of Brown in 1835, and of Episcopal Theo. Seminary, N.Y., in 1838. Ordained both deacon and priest in 1839. He held charges at Fall River and Boston, Mass. For many years he was the editor of The Christian Witness and Church Advocate and published many tracts, including Why I Am a Churchman and Observations in Confirmation. He was raised in Washington Lodge No. 3, Warren, R.I., and was grand master of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts from 1852-54. d. Sept. 28, 1873 in Denver, Colo.

Samuel J. Randall (1828-1890) Speaker of U.S. House of Representatives, 44th through 46th Congresses, 1876-81. b. Oct. 10, 1828 in Philadelphia, Pa. Engaged in mercantile pursuits, and was a member of the state senate in 1858-59. Served with First Troop of Philadelphia in 1861, and promoted to captain in 1863. Served in Congress from Pa. from 1863-90. Raised in Montgomery Lodge No. 19, Philadelphia, Pa., Dec. 1, 1864. d. April 13, 1890.

Andrew L. Randell (1880-1931) Masonic editor and orator. b. Aug. 15, 1880 in Denison, Texas. Received degrees from Princeton, U. of Texas, and Daniel Baker Coll. He was a lawyer and noted orator. Raised in Travis Lodge No. 117, Sherman, Texas, he was grand master of the Grand Lodge of Texas in 1921. He was the father of Little Masonic Library and National Masonic Library as well as The Master Mason magazine. From 1923-28 he was executive secretary of the Masonic Service Association. d. March 14, 1931.

Beverley Randolph (1755-1797) Governor of Virginia, 1788, succeeding his relative Edmund Randolph, q.v., in that office. b. in Chatsworth, Heroic() Co., Pa. in 1755. He was a graduate of William and Mary Coll. During the Revolution, he was a member of the assembly of Va. and actively supported all measures for American independence. In 1787 he was chosen president of the executive council of Va. He received his degrees in Williamsburg Lodge. No. 6, Williamsburg, Va. Date of E.A. degree not known, but received F.C. on Aug. 3 and M.M. on Oct. 15, 1773 (original minutes in Library of Congress). He was fined 1 shilling, 3 pence on Sept 7, 1773 for absence. In 1791 he is listed in its manuscript returns as a member of Botentourt Lodge. d. 1797.

Edmund Randolph (1753-1813) U.S. Attorney General, 1789-94; U.S. Secretary of State, 1794-95; Aide-de Camp to Washington, 1775-76; Member of Continental Congress, 1779-82; Governor of Virginia, 1786-88; Delegate to Constitutional Convention, 1787. b. Aug. 10, 1753 in Williamsburg, Va. A distinguished student at William and Mary Coll., he studied law with his father (John). He was a nephew of Peyton Randolph, q.v., and grandson of Sir John Randolph. He was first attorney general of Virginia under the new constitution. In 1779 he was elected to congress but resigned. In 1780 he was reelected and remained in congress two years. As a member of the Constitutional Convention of 1787, and leader of the Va. delegation, he proposed his own idea of a constitution, which was not discovered until 1887 in the papers of George Mason. He was a counsel for Aaron Burr on his trial for treason at Rishmond, and wrote History of Virginia. He was not in favor of the constitution as adopted and refused to sign it. A member of Williamsburg Lodge No. 6 of Williamsburg, Va. (later Richmond No. 10), he was proposed, March 1, 1774, and received his degrees, March 29, April 2, and May 28, 1774 (original minutes in Library of Congress). On June 24, 1777 he withdrew from the lodge to become charter master of Jerusalem Lodge No. 54. He was deputy grand master of the Grand Lodge of Virginia in 1784, and grand master from Oct 27,1786 to Oct. 28, 1788. d. Sept. 12, 1813.

Hollins N. Randolph (1872-1938) Lawyer. b. Feb. 25, 1872 at "Dunlora," Albemarle Co., Va. A graduate of U. of Virginia in 1895, he began law practice at Atlanta, Ga., and in the Southeast in 1896. Served as counsel for many banking, railroad, and business interests. Was counsel for Pres. Tinoco of Costa Rica to secure recognition by U.S.; special counsel for Wm. Randolph Hearst in the South; counsel for Boulder dam development, Cape Cod (Mass.) Canal, and attorney for R.F.C. at Washintgon, D.C. He was a member of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial Commission, 1935, and life president of the Stone Mountain Memorial Assn. He was the author of the Congressional act directing five million Stone Mountain memorial coins to be minted. Received degrees on June 6, 1905, Feb. 5, 1907 and Feb. 19, 1907 in Georgia Lodge No. 96, Atlanta. d. April 29, 1938.

Peyton Randolph (1721-1775) First President of the Continental Congress and last Provincial Grand Master of Virginia. b. in Williamsburg, Va. in 1721, the son of Sir John Randolph. A graduate of William and Mary Coll. and student of law at the Inner Temple, London, he was appointed Kings's attorney for Va. in 1748. He served in the Va. house of burgesses from 1748-49 and 1752-75. When trouble with England threatened, he was a member of the committee of correspondence, 1759-67, and chairman of the committee in 1773. He was a close friend of Washington, and married the sister of Benjamin Harrison, governor of Va. His original Masonic affiliation is unknown. He was named as master of the lodge at Williamsburg, Va. (No. 6) in a warrant from Lord Petrie, grand master of the Grand Lodge of England, dated Nov. 6, 1773. He was present at this lodge on July 5, 1774 as provincial grand master. d. Oct. 22, 1775, while attending the Constitutional Convention.

Theodore F. Randolph (1816-1883) U.S. Senator from New Jersey, 187480; Governor of New Jersey, 1868-72. b. June 24, 1816, in New Brunswick, N.J. Entered mercantile career at age of 16. Settled in Vicksburg, Miss. about 1840, where he married a granddaughter of Chief Justice Marshall. Returned to N.J. in 1850, residing first in Hudson Co. and later in Morristown. Member of state legislature in 1859-60, and state senator, 1861-65. As governor, on July 11, 1871, the day preceding the Orange riot in N.Y.C., he issued a proclamation insuring the right to parade to the Orangemen of N.J. He secured patents for several inventions, including a "ditcher," and an application of steam to typewriters. He was raised in Varick Lodge No. 31, Jersey City, N.J. on Oct. 18, 1854 and was master of the lodge, 1856-57. On March 4, 1875 he affiliated with Lodge of the Temple No. 110, Jersey City. From 1879-83 he was grand representative of the Grand Lodge of Ireland. d. Nov. 7, 1883.

Thomas Jefferson Randolph (17921875) Financier, and as favorite grandson of Jefferson, was executor of his estate. b. Sept. 12, 1792 at Monticello, Va., the son of Thomas Mann Randolph, q.v. His grandfather described him as "the staff of his old age," and after Jefferson's death, his debts to the extent of $40,000 were paid by Randolph. He also supported and educated his brothers and sisters. As literary executor of Jefferson, he published Life and Correspondence of Thomas Jefferson in 1829. He served in the Va. legislature, and was an expert on monetary matters. He was rector of the U. of Virginia for seven years, and served on the board of visitors for 31 years. Member of Door to Virtue Lodge No. 44, Albemarle Co., Va. d. Oct. 8, 1875 and was buried at Monticello.

Thomas Mann Randolph (1768-1828) Governor of Virginia, 1819-21. b. Oct. 1, 1768 at Tuckahoe, Va. Attended Edinburgh U. where he formed a scientific society, of which Thomas Jefferson was elected an honorary member. Jefferson acknowledged the letter and wrote him several letters of advice, having been a close friend of his father's. He married Jefferson's daughter, Martha, in 1790 and they lived at Monticello. He served in Congress from Va. from 1803-07, and while in Washington, lived in the White House with Jefferson. He served in the War of 1812 as a captain in the 20th Infantry. Member of Door to Virtue Lodge No. 44 in Albemarle Co., Va. Was the father of Thomas Jefferson Randolph, q.v. d. June 20, 1828 at Monticello.

Jackson A. Raney President of Kiwanis International in 1955. Graduate of Franklin Coll. and Butler U. (Ind.). Superintendent of Indiana School for Deaf at Indianapolis. Member of Versailles Lodge (Ind.) No. 7 and AASR officer.

Robert J. Rankin Editor of The Halifax (N.S.) Herald. b. Aug. 7, 1896 in Chatham, Ont., Canada. He has been managing editor of the newspaper since 1927 and is director of same. President of The Canadian Press and chairman of Port of Halifax Commission. Served in WWI, 1914-18, as signals officer in Canadian Army. He is presently vice chairman of the National Harbours Board at Ottawa. Initiated in Windsor (Ont.) Lodge No. 403, and in 1943 dimitted to St. Andrew's Lodge No. 1, Halifax, N.S. 33° AASR at Halifax and 1st general of the Nova Scotia Consistory. Member of Philae Shrine Temple.

Harry C. Ransley (1863-1941) U.S. Congressman to 66th through 72nd, 1921-33, and 73rd and 74th Congresses, 1933-37, from 1st and 3rd Pa. dists. b. Feb. 5, 1863 in Philadelphia. Member of Dunlap, Mellor & Co., oils and naval stores at Philadelphia from 1899. Served two terms in lower house, state legislature, and was on select council of Philadelphia for 16 years. Was sheriff of Philadelphia Co., 1916-20. Member of Meridian Sun Lodge No. 158, Philadelphia, receiving degrees on May 2, Sept. 5, Oct. 31, 1893. d. Nov. 5, 1941.

Matthew W. Ransom (1826-1904) U.S. Senator from North Carolina, 1872-95; U.S. Minister to Mexico, 189597. b. Oct. 8, 1826 in Warren Co., N. Car. Graduate of U. of North Carolina in 1847, studied law and began practice at Warrenton, N. Car. Was attorney general of state, 185255, and member of lower house, 185860. He entered the Confederate Army as a private in 1861 and served throughout the Civil War, attaining the rank of major general. He received his first two degrees in Johnson-Caswell Lodge No. 10, Warrenton, N. Car. about 1850, and was carried on the rolls until 1856. The lodge itself disappeared in 1858. It was resuscitated in 1902 and he was given his third degree shortly thereafter. d. Oct. 8, 1904.

Thomas E. G. Ransom (1834-1864) Union Major General in Civil War. b. Nov. 29, 1834 in Norwich, Vt. His father, a colonel in the Mexican War, was killed at Chapultepec. Educated in Norwich 1J. and became a civil engineer. Moved to Illinois in 1851, where he engaged in business. Entered service as a lieutenant-colonel of the 11th Ill. Inf., and was wounded leading a charge at Charleston, Mo. in Aug., 1861. Participated in assault on Fort Henry, and led his regiment in assault on Fort Donelson, where he was again severely wounded. Pro-moted to colonel for bravery, at Shiloh he was again wounded. Served as chief of staff to Gen. John A. McClernand and inspector general of Army of Tennessee, and subsequently on staff of Gen. Grant. Made brigadier general in 1863. Was in Battle of Vicksburg and headed a division in the Red River Campaign. At Battle of Sabine Cross-Roads received another wound from which he never recovered. Commanded 17th corps at Atlanta, and was breveted major general in 1864. Member of St. John's Lodge No. 13, Peru, Ill. Knighted in Ottawa Commandery No. 10, Ottawa, Ill. on July 23, 1864. d. Oct. 29, 1864.

Mario Rapisardi (1844-1912) Italian poet and literary opponent of Carducci. As a professor in Catania, he wrote a poetic history of humanity called Luzifero. Also wrote Giobbe and Atlantide. He was a Mason (as was Carducci) and a chapter of the higher degrees is named after him.

Maxmillian A. R. Rasko Artist, b. June 13, 1883 in Budapest, Hungary. He studied there as well as Munich, Dresden, Paris, Vienna, and Rome. Became a famous portrait artist in London and New York. Among his subjects have been three presidents (Wilson, Harding, Coolidge), a czar of Bulgaria and king of Portugal. Member of Ehlers Lodge No. 953, N.Y.C., he was master of his lodge in 1953.

Francois Ras pail (1794-1878) French scientist and politician. He was involved in revolutionary activities in 1830 and again in 1848. In the latter year he was arrested and banished from the country, but returned to France in 1859 after a general amnesty. Among his books are Monoire sur les Graminees, Nouveau Systeme de Chimie Organique and Nouvelles Etudes Scientifiques. He was a member of the lodge Les Amis Reunis of the Grand Orient of France and served as its grand orator for many years.

Henry R. Rathbone (1870-1928) U.S. Congressman to 68th through 70th Congresses, 1923-29, from Ill. b. Feb. 12, 1870 in Washington, D.C. His father and mother were in the box at Ford's Theatre with President Lincoln when the later was assassinated. Graduate of Yale in 1892 and U. of Wisconsin in 1894. Began law practice in Chicago in 1895. Member of Kenwood Lodge No. 800, Chicago, and both York and Scottish rites. d. July 15, 1928.

Payne H. Ratner Governor of Kansas, 1939-42. b. Oct. 3, 1896 in Casey, Ill. Graduate of Kemper Military School (Mo.) and Washington U. (St. Louis). Admitted to bar in 1920, and was in general practice at Parsons until 1939. He was county attorney of Labette Co. and state senator from same. Raised May 30, 1940 in Siloam Lodge No. 225, Topeka. Knight Templar, Shriner, and received 32° AASR (SJ) at Topeka, Nov. 6, 1940.

John A. Rawlins (1831-1869) Union Major General in Civil War; Chief of Staff, U.S. Army, 1865; U.S. Secretary of War, 1869. b. Feb. 13, 1831 in East Galena, Ill. Studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1854, practicing at Galena. It was after listening to a speech by Rawlins that U. S. Grant offered his services to the country, and when given command of a brigade on Aug. 7, 1861, offered the post of aide-de-camp to Rawlins. He was constantly with Grant from that time until the end of the war, and although he had never seen a company of uniformed soldiers, became a top-ranking military expert, and the closest confidant of Grant. Became a member of Miners Lodge No.273, Galena, Ill., July 26, 1865. d. Sept. 9, 1869.

Richard Rawlinson (1689-1755) English scholar and Fellow of the Royal Society. b. in London in 1689, he was noted for his large and valuable collections of old manuscripts and books on Freemasonry. His Masonic literature is now deposited in the Bodleian Library of Oxford. He was initiated about 1726, his name appearing in rosters of four London lodges; was grand steward in 1734. He was consecrated a nonjuring bishop of the Church of England on March 25, 1728. d. April 6, 1755.

Albert L. Rawson (1828-1902) Artist, author, scholar and one of the founders of the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. b. Oct. 15, 1828 in Chester, Vt. Received D.D. and LL.D. at Christ Coll., Oxford, England; M.D. from the Sorbonne, Paris. Studied law under Wm. H. Seward, q.v., medicine under Prof. Webster of Mass. Medical Coll., and theology under "Elder" Graves. He made several visits to the Orient, and on a pilgrimage from Cairo to Mecca with the annual caravan, disguised as a Mohammedan medical student. He traveled in Yucatan and in Hudson's Bay region. He was adopted as a brother by Adwan Bedouins of Moab; initiated by the Druses on Mt. Lebanon; was one of the two founders of the Shrine and one of the four founders of the Theosophical Society in the U.S. at one time he was alderman for the 15th ward in N.Y.C. As a painter, he painted portraits of Queen Victoria, Louis Napoleon, Empress Eugenie, and many others. He illustrated Beechers', Deem's, and Crosby's books on the life of Christ as well as many other books. Among his books are Divine Origin of the Holy Bible; Stella and Other Novels; Vocabularies and Dictionaries of Arabic, Persian and Turkish; Bible Handbook; Ruins and Relics of the Orient; Antiquities of the Orient; Scarlet Book of Freemasonry; History of All Religions; History of Quakers; History of Protestantism, etc., and also rituals for many secret societies. He was general for life in the Society of Rosy Cross; 32° AASR and had received the 95 degrees of the Rite of Memphis. d. 1902.

Sir Harry Holdsworth Rawson British Admiral and Governor of New South Wales, 1906-09. He served as grand master of the United Grand Lodge of New South Wales at same time he was governor.

James B. Ray (1794-1848) Governor of Indiana, 1825-31. b. Feb. 19, 1794 in Jefferson Co., Ky. After studying law in Cincinnati, he began law practice in Brookville, Ind. In 1822 he was elected to the legislature, where he frequently served as president pro tempore. In 1826 he was appointed U.S. commissioner with Lewis Cass, q.v., and John Tipton, q.v., to treat with the Miami and Pottawattamie Indians for the purchase of lands in Indiana. In his later years he became very eccentric. He was a member of Brookville-Harmony Lodge No. 11, Brookville, Ind. and at one time was secretary of the lodge. d. Aug. 4, 1848.

John J. Ray (1845-1952) World's oldest Freemason. b. Sept. 2, 1845 in Orange Co., N. Car., he went to Texas in a covered wagon. He was initiated March 7, 1868 in Gravel Hill, Tenn. He was past grand master of the Grand Council, R. & S.M. of Texas and was active in York Rite Masonry until a short time before his death. On the eve of his 100th birthday he conferred a chapter degree, and on Sept. 1, 1945 the Grand Chapter R.A.M. of Texas called a special convocation in his honor. At the time of his death on May 7, 1952, he was 106 years old and had been a Mason for 84 years.

Sam Rayburn Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives in 77th-79th, 81st, 82nd, 84th-86th Congresses and Democratic majority leader of the 75th-77th Congresses. b. Jan. 6, 1882 in Roane Co., Tenn. Graduate of East Texas Coll. and studied law at U. of Texas. Began law practice in Bonham, Texas. He was a member of the Texas lower house 6 years and speaker of same for two years. He received the Entered Apprentice degree only, Aug. 7, 1922, in Constantine Lodge No. 13, Bonham, Texas.

Edward A. Raymond (1791-1864) Grand Commander of the Northern Supreme Council AASR; Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, 1848-51; Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter, R.A.M. of Massachusetts; Grand Master of the Grand Encampment, K.T. of Massachusetts. b. Feb. 6, 1791 in Holden, Mass. He became a Mason, Jan. 15, 1816, in Amicable Lodge of Cambridge, Mass.; admitted a member of Saint Johns Lodge, Boston, April 2, 1836; on Nov. 24, 1843, affiliated with Massachusetts Lodge. He was a man of considerable wealth. d. Aug. 4, 1864.

Fred M. Raymond (1876-1946) Federal Judge, Western District of Michigan from 1925. b. March 22, 1876 in Ottawa Co., Mich. Admitted to the bar in 1899 and practiced at Grand Rapids, Mich. Received degrees in Berlin Lodge No. 248, Marne, Mich., Sept. 22, Oct. 13, Nov. 10, 1900. Affiliated with York Lodge No. 410, Grand Rapids, Mich. on Aug. 27, 1915, becoming a life member April 7, 1941. Received 33° AASR (NJ) and was a Shriner. d. Feb. 6, 1946.

Harry H. Raymond (1864-1935) Steamship executive. b. Dec. 16, 1864 in Yarmouth, N.S., Canada, coming to the U.S. in 1884, and naturalized in 1892. He was with Mallory Steamship Co. from 1885, and was president of same in 1914, and afterward chairman of the board. He was also chairman of the board of the Clyde Steamship Co., Puerto Rico Steamship Co., and Cuba Mail Steamship Co. President of Colombian Steamship Co. and director of Eastern Steamship Lines. Member of Montauk Lodge No. 286, Brooklyn, N.Y., receiving degrees on Oct. 11, 25, Nov. 8, 1905. d. Dec. 27, 1935.

Maurice Raymond (1879-1948) Magician, known as "The Great Raymond." b. May 30, 1879 at Akron, Ohio. Made many world tours and appeared before such crowned heads as King Edward VII, King George V, King of Siam, King of Italy, Czar of Russia, Mikado of Japan, Emperor of China, and was court illusionist to King Alfonso XIII of Spain. His membership in Freemasonry was likewise world-wide. He was a member of Perseverance Lodge No. 338, Bombay, India, Royal Arch chapter in Calcutta, Royal and Select council and Cornmandery, K.T. in Balboa, Canal Zone, and the 32° AASR (SJ), at Los Angeles, April 13, 1932. Shriner. d. Jan. 27, 1948.

Robert, 2nd Lord Raymond Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of England (Moderns) in 1739.

Isador Rayner (1850-1912) U.S. Senator and U.S. Representative from Maryland. b. April 11, 1850 in Baltimore. Graduate of U. of Virginia in 1869, and admitted to bar in 1871, practicing at Baltimore. Member of state senate, 1884-86, resigning to become U.S. congressman, 1887-89 and 1891-95. Was attorney general of Maryland, 1899-1903, and U.S. Senator, 1905-12. Member of Mystic Circle Lodge No. 109, Baltimore, Md. d. Nov. 25, 1912.

Kenneth Rayner (1808-1884) U.S. Congressman to 26th through 28th Congresses, 1839-45, from N. Car. b. June 20, 1808 in Bertie Co., N. Car. Attended Tarborough Academy, studied law, and was admitted to the barin 1829. He then moved to Hertford Co., where he practiced. Member of state constitutional convention in 1835, and served five terms in state house of commons. Served in state senate in 1854. Member of American George Lodge No. 17 at Murfreesboro, N.C.; was a delegate to the Washington Masonic Convention in 1842. d. March 4, 1884.

George Read (1733-1798) Signer of Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. First U.S. Senator from Delaware. b. Sept. 17, 1733 in Cecil Co., Md. Admitted to the bar at age of 19 in Philadelphia, moving to Newcastle, Del. in 1754. He was attorney general of Kent, Delaware, and Sussex counties in 1763-64, resigning to become a member of the first congress at Philadelphia. Was president of the first naval committee in 1775; of the Constitutional Convention in 1776; author of the first constitution of Delaware. He was one of the two men who signed the three great state papers that underlie the foundations of our government-the original petition of the 1st congress to the king, the Declaration, and the Constitution. He was U.S. senator from Delaware for two terms, 1789-93, resigning to become chief justice of Delaware. His Masonic membership has not been definitely established. There is a record in Philadelphia of a George Read being admitted a member of Lodge No. 3 on Dec. 7, 1782. A dues ledger is also shown for him. He was admitted as a member of Lodge No. 33, New Castle, Del., Feb. 2, 1792, and his dues record is complete to Dec., 1798, with notation at that time of six years and nine months membership. Since he died Sept. 21, 1798, this would seem to be the Signer. His son, George Read, Jr., q.v., was deputy grand master of the Grand Lodge of Delaware, and his grandson, John M. Read, q.v., became grand master of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. d. Sept. 21, 1798.

George Read, Jr. Son of George Read, q.v., the Signer. Served as U.S. district attorney of Delaware for 30 years. Was a member of Lodge No. 14 at Wilmington (under Pa.), later dimitting to Lodge No. 33 at New Castle. He was master of St. John's Lodge No. 2 under the Grand Lodge of Delaware. In Nov., 1823, he delivered an oration before Union Lodge No. 5 (Del.) Was deputy grand master of the Grand Lodge of Delaware in 1813. His son, William T. Read, q.v., became grand master of the Grand Lodge of Delaware in 1850-51.

John Meredith Read (1797-1874) Chief Justice of Pennsylvania, 186074. b. July 21, 1797 in Philadelphia, the grandson of Signer George Read, q.v. Graduate of U. of Pennsylvania in 1812 and admitted to the bar in 1818. Member of Pa. legislature in 1822-23; U.S. district attorney for Eastern Pa., 1837-44. In 1860 he was a leading contender for Republican presidential nomination. The friends of Lincoln were prepared to back him for president and Lincoln for vice president, but local Pa. politics upset this ticket. Received degrees in Franklin Lodge No. 134, Philadelphia on Dec. 15, 1821, Jan. 9, June 15, 1822. Dimitted to Lodge No. 51, Philadelphia on Nov. 30, 1835. Was grand master of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania in 1836-37. d. Nov. 29, 1874.

John Meredith Read, Jr. (18371896) Diplomat. b. Feb. 21, 1837 in Philadelphia. His father of the same name, q.v., was chief justice of the supreme court of Pa., and his great grandfather, George Read, q.v., was a signer of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. Graduate of Brown U. and Albany Law School, he studied international law in Europe. He moved to Albany, N.Y. and was adjutant general of that state in 1860-66. Was cited for his ability in organizing, equipping and forwarding troops for the Civil War. He was the first U.S. consul-general for France and Algeria in 1869-73, and acting consul-general for Germany during the Franco-German War. In 1873 he was appointed U.S. minister resident in Greece, serving until 1879. Member of St. John's Lodge No. 1, Providence, RI., receiving degrees on May 5, 12, June 21, 1858. Received the 33° AASR in Greece in 1878.

William T. Read (1792-1873) Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Delaware in 1850-51. b. Aug. 22, 1792, the son of George Read, Jr., qv. and grandson of George Read, q.v., the Signer. He wrote Life and Correspondence of George Read in 1870. He was a lawyer, state senator and secretary of the legation of the U.S. in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Graduate of Princeton and admitted to bar in 1813. Member of St. John's Lodge No. 2, at New Castle, Del. in 1813 and master in 1816, 1822, 1823. Withdrew to form Jefferson Lodge No. 15 on June 27, 1825 and was charter master. Due to the Morgan incident, St. John's Lodge and Jefferson Lodge both became inactive. Upon the revival of St. John's on June 27, 1848, he became master again. He was grand secretary of the Grand Lodge of Delaware, 1824-29 and served in other offices of the grand lodge line before becoming grand master. d. Jan. 27, 1873.

John H. Reagan (1818-1905) U.S. Senator and U.S. Congressman from Texas. b. Oct. 8, 1818 in Sevierville, Tenn. Attended common schools and private academies. Joined the Army and participated in the campaigns against the Cherokees. He was deputy surveyor of public lands from 183943; studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1846, and practiced in Buffalo and Palestine, Texas. Was a member of the state house of representatives, 1847-49; judge of the district court, 1852-57. He served in the 35th and 36th U.S. congresses, 1857-61, and in 1861 was elected to the secession convention of Texas. He was deputy to the provisional congress of the Confederacy, and was appointed postmaster-general of the Confederacy in 1861, serving in that capacity until the close of the war. He was also acting secretary of the treasury of the Confederacy for a short time preceding the close of the war. In 1875 he was a member of the state constitutional convention. He was elected to the 44th-49th congresses and had been elected to the 50th, but resigned to become U.S. senator. He served in the senate from 1887 until he resigned in 1891. He was initiated in Austin Lodge No. 12, Austin, Texas, and later affiliated with Palestine Lodge No. 31, Palestine, Texas, and served as its master. When Palestine Commandery No. 3, K.T. of Palestine, Texas was organized on June 8, 1853, the orders were conferred upon Reagan. Sam Houston was present and participated in the organization and the conferring of the orders. Reagan is recorded as having delivered an address before Washington Commandery No. 1, Washington, D.C. in 1879. d. March 6, 1905.

Alfred E. Reames (1870-1943) U.S. Senator from Oregon, Feb. 1 to Nov. 8, 1938. b. Feb. 5, 1870 in Jacksonville, Oreg. Attended U. of the Pacific (Calif.) and U. of Oregon. Graduated in law from Washington and Lee U. (Va.) in 1893, and began practice of law in Eugene, Oreg. He later practiced in Portland, Medford, and Jacksonville. He was also engaged in mining. He was appointed to the U.S. senate to fill a vacancy, and was not a candidate for reelection. Member of Warren Lodge No. 10, (Oreg.) receiving degrees on June 11, July 9, Aug. 31, 1892. d. March 4, 1943.

Ellsworth Reamon President of the Universalist Church of Americasince 1943. b. July 6, 1895 in Fort Plain, N.Y. Holds three degrees from St. Lawrence U., Canton, N.Y. Held pastorates in Minneapolis, Minn., 1921-27; Lansing, Mich., 1927-32; and Syracuse, N.Y. from 1932. Was president of the National Young People's Christian Union, 1923-26. Mason.

Frazier Reams U.S. Congressman to 82nd-83rd Congresses from 9th Ohio dist. b. Jan. 15, 1897 in Franklin, Tenn. Graduate of U. of Tennessee in 1919 and Vanderbilt U. in 1922. Admitted to Ohio bar in 1922, and since practiced in Toledo. Has been president and director of The Community Broadcasting Co. (WTOL) since 1937, and president of the American Bank, Port Clinton, Ohio, 1947-48. Was U.S. collector of internal revenue, 1942-43, and director of public welfare of Ohio in 1945-46. Affiliated with Pyramid Lodge No. 701, Toledo, Ohio on May 10, 1926 from Lodge No. 686 of Tenn. Shriner.

Charles F. Reavis (1870-1932) U.S. Congressman to 64th-67th Congresses, 1915-22, from Nebraska. b. Sept. 5, 1870 in Falls City, Nebr. Attended Northwestern U., studied law and admitted to the bar in 1892, practicing at Falls City, Nebr. until 1924, when he moved to Lincoln. Member of Falls City Lodge No. 9 and Eureka Chapter No. 5, R.A.M. of Falls City, Nebr. Suspended in both prior to death on May 26, 1932.

Emmanuel Rebold French physician and deputy to the Grand Orient of France. He was the author of A General History of Freemasonry, which was translated from French to English.

Milton A. Reckord Major General and Adjutant General of Maryland. b. Dec. 28, 1879 in Harford Co., Md. He enlisted in the National Guard in 1901, advancing through grades to brigadier general in 1924 and major general•in 1934. Was in Federal service in WWI. In WWII he assumed command of the 29th Division, training at Ft. George G. Meade, Md. He was provost marshal general of the European Theater, 1943-45; commanding general of 3rd Corps Area, and on duty in office of chief of staff, Washington, D.C. from June until Nov., 1945, when he retired from active duty. Adjutant general of Maryland since Nov., 1945. Initiated Feb. 23, 1904 in Mt. Ararat Lodge No. 44, Bel Air, Md. and suspended NPD, Jan. 4, 1944.

Anton P. Reclam (1807-1896) Famous publisher of Leipzig, Germany. His internationally know "Reclam Books" are still in print. He opened his printing plant in 1839 to bring good books at low prices to his readers. In 1867 he formed the "Universal Library." He joined the lodge Minerva zu den Three Palmen in Leipzig and later founded the lodge Phaenig in the same city. He was active Masonically until the last days of his life.

Jean J. Elisee Reclus (1830-1905) French geographer and author of many books on travel including The World, and Universal Geography. Bulletin of the International Masonic Congress of 1917 lists him as a Freemason.

Red Jacket (1751-1830) Seneca Indian Chief. A contemporary of Joseph Brant, q.v., and after Brant's death, the most important chief of the Six Nations. Before his elevation to chieftainship of the Wolf clan his name was Otetiani, meaning "prepared." On his advancement he was named Sagoyewatha, or "he who keeps them awake." He was famed as an orator and was champion of the Indian tribal customs, langtiage, dress, and religion. He was particularly antagonistic to missionaries and the Christian religion. Chief Brant had only contempt for Red Jacket, and named him "cow killer." Chief Corn-planter called him a coward. In the Revolutionary War, he sided with the British who gave him a red coat, from which was derived his English name. In the War of 1812 he sided with the United States. Washington presented him with a medal. His Masonic membership has never been established, but it is thought he was an Entered Apprentice, being initiated in an army lodge—possibly British. This is the opinion held by the late Dr. Arthur C. Parker, q.v., whose grandfather, Nicholson H. Parker was a grandnephew of Red Jacket. Red Jacket owned a silver Masonic medal which passed down through his family. General Ely S. Parker, q.v., grandnephew of Red Jacket, who inherited his tribal honors as chief, also believed that his illustrious ancestor was a Freemason. d. Jan. 30, 1830 at Seneca Village, N.Y.

B. Carroll Reece U.S. Congressman to 67th-71st Congresses, 1921-31; 73rd-79th Congresses, 1933-47, and 82nd-86th Congresses, 1953-61, from 1st Tenn. dist.; chairman of the Republican National Committee, 1946-49. b. Dec. 22, 1889 in Butler, Tenn. Attended Carson and Newman Coll., New York U., and U. of London. Was instructor of economics and director of the school of commerce at New York U., 1916-20. Is chairman of board of several Tenn. banks and publisher of the Bristol (Tenn.) Herald. Served as an Infantry officer in WWI overseas; decorated with D.S.C. and D.S.M. Regent of the Smithsonian Institution. Member of Roan Creek Lodge No. 679, Butler, Tenn.; Thomas E. Matson Chapter No. 131, R.A.M., and Watauga Commandery No. 25, K.T., both of Johnson City; 32° AASR (SJ) at Memphis, and Kerbela Shrine Temple at Knoxville.

Chauncey W. Reed (1890-1956) U.S. Congressman to 74th-84th Congresses from 14th dist. b. June 2, 1890 in West Chicago, Ill. Student at Northwestern U. and graduate of Webster Coll. of Law in 1915. Practiced law at Wheaton, 1:11. Served as sergeant in Army during WWI. Raised March 7, 1914 in Amity Lodge No. 472, West Chicago, III. and later a member of Euclid Lodge No. 65 at Naperville, Ill. d. Feb. 9, 1956.

Daniel A. Reed (1875-1959) U.S. Congressman to 66th-80th Congresses, 1919-48, and 82nd-85th Congresses, 1951-58, from 43rd N.Y. dist. b. Sept. 15, 1875 in Sheridan, N.Y. Graduate of Cornell U. in 1898, and began law practice at Dunkirk, N.Y. Member of Irondequoit Lodge No. 301, Dunkirk, N.Y. receiving degrees on April 18, May 2, 23, 1902. d. Feb. 19, 1959.

David A. Reed (1880-1953) U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania, 1922-35. b. Dec. 21, 1880 in Pittsburgh, Pa. Graduate of Princeton U. in 1900. Served in Field Artillery as a major in WWI. Member of American Battle Monuments Commission, 1923-48. Member of .Fellowship Lodge No. 679, Pittsburgh, receiving degrees on May 4, June 3, July 15, 1915. Also a Royal Arch Mason. d. Feb. 13, 1953.

Earl H. Reed (1863-1931) Artist. b. July 5, 1863 in Geneva, Ill. Exhibited in Paris and principal cities of U.S. His etchings are in the permanent collections of the Congressional Library, Washington, D.C.; New York Public Library; Toledo Museum of Art; Detroit Museum of Art; Art Institute of Chicago; St. Louis Museum of Art. Mason. d. July 9, 1931.

Franklin H. Reed (1880-1931) Philanthropist. b. Jan. 20, 1880 in Geneva, Ind. Practiced law at Morris, Ill., 1902-05, and at Wewoka, Indian Territory (Okla.), 1905-17. After 1917 he devoted his time to personal investments, owning extensive tracts of oil producing land in Oklahoma. He was the donor of wading pools for children in many cities of Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri. Parks named in his honor are at Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Sapulpa and Grandfield, Okla. Affiliated with Delta Lodge No. 425, Tulsa, Okla. on Dec. 18, 1917 and dimitted Oct. 9, 1924. d. Oct. 9, 1931.

Henry M. Reed (1880-1947) President and chairman of board of American Radiator and Standard Sanitary Corp. from 1930. b. Sept. 16, 1880 in Milvale, Pa. Began with Standard Sanitary Mfg. Co. in 1902 as an enamel mixer. Member of Bellevue Lodge No. 530, Bellevue, Pa., receiving degrees on Feb. 15, March 15 and April 26, 1909. 32° AASR (NJ), Shriner and Jester. d. Aug. 12, 1947.

Henry M. Reed, Jr. President of General Plywood Corp., Louisville, 1953-56; president of Show Pieces, Inc.; Satin Surfaces, Inc., and D. A. Clark Veneers, Ltd. b. Sept. 17, 1903 in Pittsburgh. Graduate of U. of Pittsburgh in 1926. Employed by the American Radiator and Standard Sanitary Corp. from 1926-53, becoming vice president and general manager of manufacturing. Mason.

James A. Reed (1861-1944) U.S. Senator from Missouri, 1911-28. b. Nov. 9, 1861 on a farm near Mansfield, Ohio, moving with parents to Cedar Rapids, Iowa in 1864. Attended Coe Coll., Cedar Rapids, studied law and began practice in Cedar Rapids in 1885, moving to Kansas City, Mo. in 1887. Was mayor of Kansas City, 1900-04. Was not a candidate for reelection to senate in 1928, resuming law practice in Kansas City. He received only two degrees in Temple Lodge No. 299, Kansas City; Entered Apprentice, Dec. 11, 1909, and Fellow-craft, Dec. 20, 1910. He was prevented from advancing by objections originating in Iowa. d. Sept. 8, 1944.

James B. Reed (1881-1935) U.S. Congressman to 68th-70th Congresses, 1923-29, from 6th Ark. Dist. b. Jan. 2, 1881, near Lonoke, Ark. Was a public school teacher, prosecuting attorney, and served in state house of representatives in 1907. Raised in Lonoke Lodge No. 51, Lonoke, Ark. on July 20, 1909. Suspended NPD, Aug. 12, 1930. d. April 27, 1935.

James Frazier Reed (1800-1874) Organizer of the ill-fated Reed-Donner Party. b. Nov. 14, 1800 in Armagh, Ireland. Brought to America as a small boy, living first in Va., and in 1831 moving to Illinois. First settled at Galena but later moved to Springfield, where he became a leading citizen, merchant, furniture manufacturer and farmer. He became interested in Fremont's exploration of Calif. and joined with his neighbors, George and Jacob Donner, to form a party to migrate to Calif. They left Springfield April 15, 1846 and joined a larger party at Independence, Mo., leaving there on May 11. His party, with others, attempted a short cut across the salt desert, but lost a full month and nearly died of thirst. Here Reed killed a desert-maddened teamster, John Snyder, in self defense. For this he was banished from the party without weapons and with very little food. His stepdaughter, Virginia, slipped out of camp at night and took his rifle to him, or otherwise he would have perished. He forged on with a Walter Herron, whom he picked up from one of the wagons which had gone ahead, and made his way through the Sierra Nevada mountains to Sutter's Fort to obtain relief for the rest of the party. By the time the Donner Party reached the mountains, the last semblance of organization was gone. They were trapped at 6,000 feet with deep snow, and half of their 80 members were dead of cold and starvation. A relief party broke through to them, and another party, headed by Reed, arrived a few days later. The Reed family first lived in Napa, but when they recovered from their ordeal, moved to San Jose in1848, where he became an influential citizen. Reed was a member of Springfield Lodge No. 4 and Springfield Chapter No. 4, R.A.M., of Illinois. On July 11, 1850 he was one of 15 Masons of San Jose to petition the Grand Lodge of Calif. far dispensation to open a lodge in that city. However, when San Jose Lodge, U.D., received its charter four months later, he was not listed as a charter member, though a page was set aside for his name in the dues book. He did, however, become first treasurer of Howard Chapter No. 14, R.A.M. when it was organized in 1856. He remained a member of the lodge and chapter at Springfield until his death. d. July 24, 1874.

Joseph Reed (1741-1785) Revolutionary War patriot; Governor of Pennsylvania. b. Aug. 27, 1741 in Trenton, N.J. Graduate of Princeton U. in 1757, and admitted to bar in 1763. First practiced in Trenton, N.J. Moved to Philadelphia, where he became active in Pre-Revolutionary plans. He was a member of the committee of correspondence in 1774, and was president of the 2nd Provincial congress. He was chosen lieutenant colonel of Pa. troops after the Battle of Lexington, and when Washington was appointed to command the American Army Reed became his military secretary. He was appointed adjutant general of the American Army in June, 1776, with rank of colonel, and was active in the campaign that terminated in the Battle of Long Island. In 1777 he was appointed brigadier general and tendered command of the American cavalry; about the same time he was appointed first chief justice of Pa., but declined both appointments, preferring to remain attached to Washington's headquarters as a volunteer aide without rank or pay. He served with credit at the battles of Brandywine, Germantown, and Monmouth. Was elected to the

20 Thomas B. Reed Continental congress in 1777, but continued with the army. In Dec., 1778, he was chosen president of the supreme executive council of Pa. and continued in that office for three years. This was equivalent to the governorship, at that time. He aided in the founding of the U. of Pennsylvania; favored the gradual abolition of slavery and elimination of the proprietary powers of the Penn family. In 1784 he was elected to congress, but never took his seat. Member of Lodge No. 2, Philadelphia. d. March 5, 1785.

Marshall R. Reed Methodist Bishop. b. Sept. 15, 1891 at Onsted, Mich. Graduate of Albion (Mich.) Coll., 1914; Garrett Bibl. Inst. (111.), 1916; Northwestern U. in 1917. Ordained to Methodist ministry in 1917 and served churches in Gains, Onaway, Detroit, and Ypsilanti, Mich. until 1948, when he was elected bishop and assigned to the Detroit area. Member of Ionic Lodge No. 474, Detroit; Redford Chapter No. 176, R.A.M., Redford, Mich.; and Detroit Commandery No. 1, K.T., Detroit.

Philip Reed (1760?-1829) Officer of American Revolution and War of 1812; U.S. Congressman and U.S. Senator from Maryland. b. about 1760 in Kent Co., Md., he served as a captain in the Revolution. A U.S. senator from Md. from 1906-13. As a colonel of militia, he defeated the British at Moorefields, Md. on Aug. 30, 1814. Was U.S. congressman from Md. from 1817-19 and 1822-23. Was a member of Lodge No. 2, Chestertown, Md., and at one time served as its junior warden. d. Nov. 2, 1829.

Robert R. Reed (1855-1923) Justice, Supreme Court of Louisiana in 1923. b. March 12, 1855 in Madison Co., Miss. Attended V.M.I. at Lexington, Va. Admitted to bar in 1877, and practiced at Amite, La. the remainder of his life. Reed served as grand master of the Grand Lodge of Louisiana, grand high priest of the Grand Chapter, R.A.M., and grand commander of the Grand Commandery, K.T. of Louisiana. He was in office as supreme court justice only 14 days when he died, Jan. 14, 1923.

Stanley F. Reed Justice, U.S. Supreme Court from 1938. b. Dec. 31, 1884 in Mason Co., Ky. Graduate of Kentucky Wesleyan Coll. in 1902 and Yale U., 1906. Admitted to bar in 1910, and he began practice at Maysville, Ky. From 1933-38 he was solicitor general of the U.S. Served as first lieut. in WWI. Member of Maysville Lodge No. 52, Maysville, Ky., and was present in Washington, D.C. on Dec. 16, 1941, when General George C. Marshall, q.v., was raised.

Stuart F. Reed (1866-1935) U.S. Congressman, 65th-68th Congresses, 1917-25, from 3rd W. Va. dist. b. Jan. 8, 1866 in Barbour Co., W. Va. Graduate of West Virginia U. in 1889 and Ph.D. from Salem Coll. in 1911. Editor the Telegram at Clarksburg, W. Va. from 1890-98. Founder and editor of the Athenaeum, a college journal, in 1889. Postmaster of Clarksburg, 18971901, and member of state senate, 1895-99. Member of Hermon Lodge No. 6, Clarksburg, W. Va. as early as 1894. Suspended NPD in Aug., 1933 and records do not indicate a reinstatement. Was a past commander and Shriner. d. July 4, 1935.

Thomas B. Reed (1787-1829) U.S. Senator from Mississippi, 1826-27 and 1829. b. May 7, 1787 near Lexington, Ky. Attended Princeton, studied law, and was admitted to the bar in 1808, first practicing at Lexington, Ky., but moving to Natchez, Miss, in 1809. From 1821-26 he was attorney general of Miss. Member of Harmony Lodge No. 2, Natchez, Miss. d. Nov. 26, 1829 in Lexington, Ky., while on his way to Washington, D.C.

Edward H. Rees U.S. Congressman to 75th through 86th Congresses, 1937-60, from 4th Kansas dist. b. June, 1886 in Emporia, Kans. Was a school teacher from 1909-11; court clerk, 1912-18; admitted to bar in 1915. Member of lower house, Kansas, 1925-31, and of state senate 193335. Member of Emporia Lodge No. 12 and Emporia Chapter No. 12. R.A.M., both of Emporia, Kans. Received 33° AASR (SJ) in 1957. Shriner.

William H. Rees (1882-1952) Chief Justice, Kentucky Court of Appeals, 1933-35; 1941-42; 1945-47. b. Aug. 30, 1882 in Maysville, Ky. Graduate of Kentucky Wesleyan Coll., Vanderbilt U., and U. of Virginia. Began law practice in Maysville, Ky. in 1908. Served on Kentucky court of appeals from 1926 until his retirement in 1951. Mason. d. Aug. 2, 1952.

Edwin B. Reeser (1873- ) Former president of Barnsdall Oil Co. b. July 15, 1873 in New Ringgold, Pa. Also former president of American Petroleum Institute. Received degrees in Fellowship Lodge No. 679 of Pa. on Sept. 11, Oct. 9, Nov. 13, 1894 and affiliated with Phoenix Lodge No. 73, Sisterville, W. Va. and later with Rock Lodge No. 513, Tulsa, Okla.

Albert L. Reeves Federal Judge District of Western Missouri from 1923. b. Dec. 21, 1873 in Steelville, Mo. and graduate of Steelville Coll. in 1895. Admitted to bar in 1899 and practiced at Steelville. Member of state house of representatives, 190102; commissioner of supreme court of Mo., 1921-23. Member of Lebanon Lodge No. 77, receiving degrees on Jan. 18, Feb. 18, March 15, 1897. Knight Templar, 32° AASR (SJ) and Shriner.

Dr. Regalado A Catholic priest of Puerto Planta, Dominican Republic (then Santo Domingo), who was a Freemason and 33° AASR. When the Spanish authorities persecuted Freemasonry, the brethren met in caves near Trujillo, in one of which Tomas Bobadilla y Briones received the degrees. Later, Dr. Regalado was founder of the grand lodge and was grand commander of the supreme council.

Kenneth M. Regan U.S. Congressman to 80th Congress, 1947-49, from 16th Texas dist. b. March 6, 1893 in Mount Morris, Ill. In real estate and oil business in Texas since 1920. Served in state senate, 1933-37. Served in both WWI and WWII. Mason and Shriner.

Robert S. Regar (1882-1955) Postal official. b. Jan. 15, 1882 in Swartzville, Pa. Graduate of Georgetown U. in 1912 and admitted to D.C. bar. With post office department from 1918. Third assistant postmaster general, 1925-29, and administrative assistant to postmaster general, 1929-33. Later superintendent of office procedure. Knight Templar, Shriner, 33° AASR (SJ). Grand master of Grand Lodge of District of Columbia in 1935; potentate of Almas Shrine Temple in 1930. Member of Red Cross of Constantine and Grotto. His lodge was The New Jerusalem No. 9 of Washington, D.C. d. Oct. 21, 1955.

Sam N. Regenstreif Vice President Philco Corp. (manufacturing appliance division) and President and director of Rex Manufacturing Co. b. in Vienna, Austria. Was consulting management engineer, specializing in management policies of numerous policies of numerous corporations, Indianapolis, 1931-39. Member of Warren Lodge No. 15, Connersville, Ind., receiving degrees on Sept. 9, Oct. 21, 28, 1948.

M. Reghellini (circa 1780-1855) A Masonic writer, born of Venetian parents, on the Island of Scio. He is therefore usually styled Reghellini de Scio. Outside of his Masonic writings, little is known of him. He settled in Brussels. In 1834 he published Examination of Mosaicism and of Christianity, and his opinions in this are considered quite unorthodox. His first book on Freemasonry, entitled Spirit of the Dogma of Freemasonry, Studies on Its Origin and Theses of Its Various Rites, was published in 1826. This was followed in 1833 by Freemasonry Considered as the Result of Egyptian, Jewish, and Christian Religions. Here he attempts to trace Freemasonry and the Mosaic religion to the religion of early Egypt. From 1822-29 he edited Literary and Historical Chronological Record of Freemasonry in the Low Countries. He was reduced to penury, and in Aug., 1855, entered a poor house at Brussels, where he died shortly thereafter.

George S. Register Federal Judge, District of North Dakota from 1955. b. Nov. 27, 1901 in Bismarck, N. Dak. Graduate of Jamestown Coll. in 1923 and U. of Michigan in 1926. Admitted to bar in 1928, practicing at Bismarck. Served as states attorney general and special assistant attorney general. Member of Bismarck Lodge No. 5, receiving degrees on Feb. 29, April 4, May 2, 1932; 32° AASR (SJ) and Shriner.

Claude Ambroise Regnier (17461814) Duc de Massa. A French statesman. He was a member of the States General in 1789 and was appointed counselor of the state by Napoleon. In 1802-03 he was minister of justice. Was a grand officer of the Supreme Council, of France.

Frank H. Reichel Business executive. b. Jan. 30, 1897 in Saegertown, Pa. Graduate of Allegheny Coll. in 1915 and 1916; Harvard, 1917; U. of Geneva, Switzerland in 1921. A research chemist, he was with Sylvania Industrial Corp., Fredericksburg, Va.,from 1922 and president of same, 1938-46. In 1946 was president and chairman of American Viscose Corp. Presently chairman of board of Ketchikan Pulp Co., director of Chemstrand Corp., National Bank of Philadelphia, Provident Mutual Life Ins. Co., Baltimore & Eastern R.R., and trustee of Allegheny Coll. Mason.

Albert T. Reid (1873-1955) Publisher, writer, artist. b. Aug. 12, 1873 in Concordia, Kans. Studied at U. of Kansas and New York School of Art. Was artist for Kansas City Star, 189799; with Chicago Record, 1899, the New York Herald, Judge, McClure's, Saturday Evening Post, American and other magazines between 1900-15. He founded and published the Leavenworth (Kans.) Post, 1905-23; was president of Standard Farm Papers Assn., 1914-15; president and publisher of Kansas Farmer, Topeka, 1908-16; owner of the Albert T. Reid Syndicate from 1919. He painted murals on "romance of the mail" for post offices in Sabetha and Olathe, Kans. and Sulphur, Okla. Painted Coronado Entrada for the Coronado Quarto-Centennial in 1941; Meeting of the Two Great Emancipators, Vincennes (Ind.); Custer Rides From Ft. Hays; Pawnee Rock Indian Attack; and others. Awarded San Francisco Expedition and George Washington bi-centennial medals; cited by Kansas State Historical Society; received grand prize for mural at San Fran- cisco Exposition. Mason, 32° AASR (SJ). d. Nov. 26, 1955.

Charles S. Reid (1897-1947) Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Georgia, 1938-43. b. Sept. 25, 1897 in Blairsville, Ga. Was bank teller and cashier from 1917-22, when he was admitted to the bar and practiced at Gainesville, Ga. Served in WWII as colonel, U.S. Army, was chief of property control branch of the military government in Germany, and chairman of the advisory board to I.G. Farbenindustrie. Received all three degrees in Sept., 1919 in Allegheny Lodge No. 114, Blairsville, Ga. Dimitted June 6, 1922 to Gainesville Lodge No. 219, Gainesville, Ga. and again dimitted in 1935 and affiliated with W. D. Luckie Lodge No. 89, Atlanta on May 3, 1940. Knight Templar and Shriner. d. Nov. 7, 1947.

Edward C. Reid (1900-1958) President and Director of American Writing Paper Corp. since 1952. b. Nov. 12, 1900 in N.Y.C. Graduate of New York U. in 1923. Was in purchasing departments of American Chicle Co. and Snider Packing Corp. until 1937, when he became associated with the American Writing Paper Corp. Trustee of Mechanic Savings Bank since 1948. Member of Stuyvesant Lodge No. 745, N.Y.C. from 1921. d. Nov. 11, 1958.

Frank R. Reid (1879-1945) U.S. Congressman to 68th-73rd Congresses, 1923-35, from 11th Ill. dist. b. April 19, 1879 at Aurora, Ill. Admitted to Ill. bar in 1901, and served as county attorney, state's attorney, and assistant U.S. attorney. Member of state lower house, 1911-12. He resigned his seat in congress in Jan., 1934, to resume practice of law. He was counsel for General William Mitchell in the famous court martial proceedings. Raised Dec. 7, 1910 in Aurora Lodge No. 254, Aurora, Ill. d. Jan. 25, 1945.

Ogden M. Reid (1882-1947) Editor of the New York Herald Tribune, 1913-47. b. May 16, 1882 in N.Y.C. Graduate of Yale U. in 1904 and 1907. He first worked in a law office, was admitted to the bar in 1908, and began work on the Tribune in the summer of that year. In a short five years he worked his way up to the position of editor. Member of Holland Lodge No. 8, N.Y.C. d. Jan. 3, 1947.

Robert R. Reid (1789-1841) Governor of Florida, 1839-41; U.S. Congressman, 1819-23. b. Sept. 8, 1789 in Prince William Parish, S. Car. Moved to Georgia in early years, where he studied law, was admitted to the bar, and practiced. He served two terms as a judge of the state superior court and was elected to congress from Georgia. He was mayor of Augusta in 1832. He was appointed judge of the superior court for the Eastern district of Florida, and while holding this office was a member of the convention that formed a state constitution of which body he was also president. Member of St. Johns Lodge No. 12, St. Augustine, Fla. d. near Tallahassee on July 1, 1841.

Charles G. Reigner Author and publisher. b. Nov. 14, 1888 in Pottstown, Pa. Graduate of U. of Pittsburgh in 1915, and student at Princeton U. and U. of Pennsylvania. Began as a teacher in Pa. He became editor of the H. M. Rowe Co. of Baltimore in 1919, and has been president since 1926. He is often called "Mr. Business Education" and has written more than 35 textbooks, particularly in the field of business education. These are sold by the H. M. Rowe Co. As a philanthropist, he is the donor of The Charles G. Reigner Cillection, Library Union Theol. Seminary at Richmond, Va.; The Charles G. Reigner Educational heading Room at Princeton Theol. Seminary; The Charles G. Reigner Doctors Library and the Charles G. Reigner Record Library at West Baltimore General Hospital. Past master of Concordia Lodge No. 13, Baltimore. Past high priest of Jerusalem Chapter No. 9, R.A.M.; Past commander of Beauseant Commandery No. 9, K.T.; 33° AASR (SJ); past master of Kadosh, Chesapeake Consistory; Boumi Shrine Temple; Baltimore Court 82, R.O.J., all of Baltimore. Blue Friar; fellow of Grand College of Rites and the Philalethes Society.

Eugen G. Reinarts Brigadier General, U.S. Army; psychiatrist. b. Dec. 27, 1889 in East Liverpool, Ohio. M.D. degree from Medico-Chirurgical Coll., Philadelphia, in 1916. Commissioned first lieut., Medical Corps in 1917, advancing through grades to brigadier general in 1942. Was commandant of the School of Aviation Medicine, Randolph Field, Texas, 1941-46. Now retired from service, is in practice of psychiatry, and since 1948 has been chief medical officer and chief psychiatrist of department of corrections, Calif. Mason.

Frederick G. Reincke Major General. b. Nov. 1, 1899 in Winsted, Conn. Enlisted as a private in Conn. Home Guard in 1917, and advanced through grades to major general, U.S. Army, in 1948. In WWII he served in Solomon Islands and New Georgia. Since 1948 he has been adjutant general of Conn., police commissioner of Wethersfield, and Sheriff of Hartford Co. Member of St. Johns Lodge No. 4, Hartford, receiving degrees April 2, 16, May 28, 1930. Member of Pythagoras Chapter No. 17, R.A.M., Wolcott Council No. 1, R. & S.M., Washington Commandery No. 1, K.T., all of Hartford. 32° AASR (NJ) at Norwich; Sphinx Shrine Temple, Court No. 141 of Jesters, and National Sojourners.