Tennessee Knights Templar: Nashville Membership to 1883.
Templar of Tennessee and Brief Histories of the Grand and subordinate Commanderies
by James Daniel Richardson. Nashville: Robert H. Howell & Co., 1883.
Surnames A - G
ALLEN, JOSEPH WEBSTER.
Cotton Factor and Banker.
Born Smith County, May 16, 1814.
Master Mason, Lebanon Lodge 98, October 5, 1850; Royal Arch Mason, Lebanon
Chapter 25, October 25, 1851; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, November
10, 1851.
Address—Nashville.
ANDERSON, ADNA..Master Mason, Lebanon Lodge 98, October 5, 1850; Royal Arch Mason, Lebanon
Chapter 25, October 25, 1851; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, November
10, 1851.
Address—Nashville.
Civil Engineer.
Born Ridgeway, Orleans County, New York, July 25, 1825.
Master Mason, Phœnix Lodge 131, September 30, 1858; Royal Arch Mason,
Cumberland Chapter I, December 71 [sic], 1858; Knight Templar, Nashville
Commandery I, February 23, 1859.
ANDERSON, ANDREW.
Master Mason, Phœnix Lodge 131, September 30, 1858; Royal Arch Mason,
Cumberland Chapter I, December 71 [sic], 1858; Knight Templar, Nashville
Commandery I, February 23, 1859.
Born in New Jersey, June 19, 1795.
Master Mason, Simpson Lodge 31, New Castle, Henry County, Kentucky, 1819;
Royal Arch Mason, Cumberland Chapter I, April 13, 1847; Knight Templar, Nashville
Commandery I, November 4, 1847. Was Mayor of Nashville.
Dead.
ANDERSON, NEHEMIAH STOUT.
Master Mason, Simpson Lodge 31, New Castle, Henry County, Kentucky, 1819;
Royal Arch Mason, Cumberland Chapter I, April 13, 1847; Knight Templar, Nashville
Commandery I, November 4, 1847. Was Mayor of Nashville.
Dead.
Born near Lexington, Kentucky, June 2, 1799.
Master Mason, Benevolent Lodge 88, Fayette County, Ky., 1824; Royal Arch Mason,
Nashville Chapter I, April 13, 1838; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery No. I,
November 4, 1847. Died near Nashville, August 22, 1849.
ANDERSON, ROBERT COLDWELL.
Mechanic and County Register.
Master Mason, Benevolent Lodge 88, Fayette County, Ky., 1824; Royal Arch Mason,
Nashville Chapter I, April 13, 1838; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery No. I,
November 4, 1847. Died near Nashville, August 22, 1849.
Born Williamson County, 1828. Married.
Master Mason, Morning Star Lodge 186, November 1853; Royal Arch Mason,
Springfield Chapter 47, May 1, 1858; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I,
February 9, 1871; now a member of Western Star Lodge 9, and has been Tiler of same,
and Sentinel of Chapter, from 1866 to 1880; has also been Junior Deacon, Senior
Deacon, Treasurer, Junior Warden, Senior Warden and Master of Lodge; Master of
Vail, Royal Arch Captain, and Captain of Host of Chapter.
Address—Springfield.
ANDERSON, THOMPSON..Master Mason, Morning Star Lodge 186, November 1853; Royal Arch Mason,
Springfield Chapter 47, May 1, 1858; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I,
February 9, 1871; now a member of Western Star Lodge 9, and has been Tiler of same,
and Sentinel of Chapter, from 1866 to 1880; has also been Junior Deacon, Senior
Deacon, Treasurer, Junior Warden, Senior Warden and Master of Lodge; Master of
Vail, Royal Arch Captain, and Captain of Host of Chapter.
Address—Springfield.
Merchant.
Born Lebanon, September 14, 1813.
Created a Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, October 16, 1861; been Master
of Clarksville Lodge 89.
Address—Nashville.
ANDREWS, MARK L.
Created a Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, October 16, 1861; been Master
of Clarksville Lodge 89.
Address—Nashville.
Born Fayette County, Kentucky, December 2, 1796.
Was created a Knight Templar in Nashville Commandery I, 1848. Was Clerk of the
County Court of Williamson County for thirty-four years to September 1, 1874.
Became a minister of the Gospel in 1822, M. E. Church. In 1874 this aged Knight
wrote: “I yet love Masonry, and love to mingle with the members of the order.”
ARMSTRONG, WILLIAM EVERMOND..Was created a Knight Templar in Nashville Commandery I, 1848. Was Clerk of the
County Court of Williamson County for thirty-four years to September 1, 1874.
Became a minister of the Gospel in 1822, M. E. Church. In 1874 this aged Knight
wrote: “I yet love Masonry, and love to mingle with the members of the order.”
Photographer.
Born Flemingsburg, Kentucky, January 27, 1832. Married.
Master Mason, Atchafalaya Lodge, Louisiana, 1859; Royal Arch Mason, E. H. Gill
Chapter 50, Goodson, Virginia, January 19, 1864; Knight Templar, Johnson
Commandery I, April 16, 1878; been Warder of Commandery.
Address—Nashville.
ARNOLD, JAMES F.
Master Mason, Atchafalaya Lodge, Louisiana, 1859; Royal Arch Mason, E. H. Gill
Chapter 50, Goodson, Virginia, January 19, 1864; Knight Templar, Johnson
Commandery I, April 16, 1878; been Warder of Commandery.
Address—Nashville.
Born Bedford County, July 16, 1823.
Master Mason, Shelbyville Benevolent Lodge 122, August 5, 1852; Royal Arch
Mason, Tannehill Chapter 40, March 27, 1855; Knight Templar, Nashville
Commandery I, February 21, 1860.
ATCHISON, THOMAS ARCHER..Master Mason, Shelbyville Benevolent Lodge 122, August 5, 1852; Royal Arch
Mason, Tannehill Chapter 40, March 27, 1855; Knight Templar, Nashville
Commandery I, February 21, 1860.
Physician.
Born Fayette County, Kentucky, May 18, 1818. Married.
Master Mason, Bowling Green, Kentucky; Royal Arch Mason, same city; Knight
Templar, Nashville Commandery I, January 7, 1869; has filled all the offices in Lodge
and Chapter, including Master, High Priest and Tiler.
Address—Nashville.
ATWELL, WILLIAM HENRY..Master Mason, Bowling Green, Kentucky; Royal Arch Mason, same city; Knight
Templar, Nashville Commandery I, January 7, 1869; has filled all the offices in Lodge
and Chapter, including Master, High Priest and Tiler.
Address—Nashville.
Merchant.
Member of Nashville Commandery I.
Address—Nashville.
BAILEY, DANIEL HORRY..Address—Nashville.
Merchant.
Born Maury County, March 2, 1831. Married.
Master Mason, Phœnix Lodge 131, September 29, 1858; Royal Arch Mason,
Cumberland Chapter I, March 8, 1859; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I,
June 2, 1859; been Master of Lodge.
Address—Nashville.
BAIRD, ALEXANDER J..Master Mason, Phœnix Lodge 131, September 29, 1858; Royal Arch Mason,
Cumberland Chapter I, March 8, 1859; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I,
June 2, 1859; been Master of Lodge.
Address—Nashville.
Minister of the Gospel
Born in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, March 16, 1824. Married.
Master Mason, Cumberland Lodge 158, in October, 1855; Royal Arch Mason,
Winchester Chapter 51, December 22, 1859; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery
I; was Master of Lodge, Grand Orator of Grand Lodge in 1857 and 1867. Many years
the pastor of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church at Nashville.
Address—Nashville.
BALDWIN, JAMES W.
Master Mason, Cumberland Lodge 158, in October, 1855; Royal Arch Mason,
Winchester Chapter 51, December 22, 1859; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery
I; was Master of Lodge, Grand Orator of Grand Lodge in 1857 and 1867. Many years
the pastor of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church at Nashville.
Address—Nashville.
Created a Knight Templar in Nashville Commandery I, October 16, 1861.
BARNES, BARTLEY M.
Born in Davidson County, September 7, 1805.
Master Mason, Cumberland Lodge 8, about 1840; Royal Arch Mason, Cumberland
Chapter I, April 26, 1849; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, March 20, 1851.
Was Sheriff of Davidson County.
Dead.
BARNES, GEORGE WASHINGTON..Master Mason, Cumberland Lodge 8, about 1840; Royal Arch Mason, Cumberland
Chapter I, April 26, 1849; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, March 20, 1851.
Was Sheriff of Davidson County.
Dead.
Farmer.
Born Williamson County, December 1, 1832. Married.
Master Mason, Nolensville Lodge 182, January 12, 1859; Royal Arch Mason,
Nolensville Chapter 72, February 28, 1867; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery
I, February 26, 1875; “has filled nearly every office in Lodge and Chapter, including
Master and High Priest.” Member of the Baptist Church for thirty-five years.
Address—Wrencoe.
BENEKE, WILLIAM FREDRICH..Master Mason, Nolensville Lodge 182, January 12, 1859; Royal Arch Mason,
Nolensville Chapter 72, February 28, 1867; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery
I, February 26, 1875; “has filled nearly every office in Lodge and Chapter, including
Master and High Priest.” Member of the Baptist Church for thirty-five years.
Address—Wrencoe.
Carpenter.
Born Wauslebon, Prussia, February 16, 1831.
Master Mason, St. Johns Lodge 36, Richmond, Virginia, 1864; Royal Arch Mason,
Richmond Chapter, same year; Knight Templar, Richmond Commandery I, same year;
affiliated with Nashville Commandery I, August 16, 1867.
Address—Nashville.
BIBB, D. PORTER.
Master Mason, St. Johns Lodge 36, Richmond, Virginia, 1864; Royal Arch Mason,
Richmond Chapter, same year; Knight Templar, Richmond Commandery I, same year;
affiliated with Nashville Commandery I, August 16, 1867.
Address—Nashville.
Created a Knight Templar in Nashville Commandery I, March 23, 1849.
BLACKIE, GEORGE STODART..A.M., M.D., Ph.D. [Entry includes engraved portrait]
Born in Aberdeen, Scotland, April 10, 1834.
Knight Templar, Edinburgh, Scotland, April, 1857; affiliated with Nashville
Commandery I, 1860; created Knight Commander of Grand Priory of Scotland, 1870;
Grand Commander 1871; Assistant Grand Recorder of all Grand Bodies; Chairman of
Committee on Foreign Correspondence; been Master of Lodge, High Priest of
Chapter, President of Masonic Board of Relief, Nashville; honorary member of Grand
Lodges of England, Scotland, Ireland, Portugal, Brazil, Canada, Three Globes Prussia,
Friendship, Prussia, New Brunswick, Georgia, South Carolina, Grand Chapter of
Georgia, Illinois, Canada, Maryland, and of St. Louis Commandery, Mo.
Died June 19, 1881.
BLANTON, MITCHELL LONG.
Knight Templar, Edinburgh, Scotland, April, 1857; affiliated with Nashville
Commandery I, 1860; created Knight Commander of Grand Priory of Scotland, 1870;
Grand Commander 1871; Assistant Grand Recorder of all Grand Bodies; Chairman of
Committee on Foreign Correspondence; been Master of Lodge, High Priest of
Chapter, President of Masonic Board of Relief, Nashville; honorary member of Grand
Lodges of England, Scotland, Ireland, Portugal, Brazil, Canada, Three Globes Prussia,
Friendship, Prussia, New Brunswick, Georgia, South Carolina, Grand Chapter of
Georgia, Illinois, Canada, Maryland, and of St. Louis Commandery, Mo.
Died June 19, 1881.
Born Bedford County, November 11, 1838.
Created a Knight Templar by Nashville Commandery I, March 30, 1868; been Sword
Bearer of Commandery.
BLUME, FRANK LEONIDAS..Created a Knight Templar by Nashville Commandery I, March 30, 1868; been Sword
Bearer of Commandery.
Born Salem, N. C., August 3, 1847. Married.
Master Mason, Corinthian Lodge 414, October 25, 1879; Royal Arch Mason, King
Cyrus Chapter 107, March 4, 1880; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery No. I,
August 3, 1880.
Address—Nashville.
BOSTICK, HARDIN PERKINS.
Master Mason, Corinthian Lodge 414, October 25, 1879; Royal Arch Mason, King
Cyrus Chapter 107, March 4, 1880; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery No. I,
August 3, 1880.
Address—Nashville.
Born Stokes County, North Carolina, December 30, 1804.
Master Mason, Cumberland Lodge 8, 1826; Royal Arch Mason, Cumberland Chapter
I, November 11, 1846; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, January 28, 1848. .
Removed to Tennessee in 1809. Died February 22, 1861.
BOSTICK, JAMES ALFRED..Master Mason, Cumberland Lodge 8, 1826; Royal Arch Mason, Cumberland Chapter
I, November 11, 1846; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, January 28, 1848. .
Removed to Tennessee in 1809. Died February 22, 1861.
Farmer.
Born Stokes County, North Carolina, June 18, 1806.
Master Mason, Triune Lodge 135, 1849; Royal Arch Mason, —; Knight Templar,
Nashville Commandery No. I.
BRANSFORD, ROBERT CRATON. .Master Mason, Triune Lodge 135, 1849; Royal Arch Mason, —; Knight Templar,
Nashville Commandery No. I.
Book-keeper.
Born in Moulton, Lawrence County, Alabama, March 23, 1828.
Created a Knight Templar in Nashville Commandery I, September 23, 1867; been
Recorder of Commandery. For several years was the General Book-keeper, but is now
the Treasurer of the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway.
Address—Nashville.
BROOKS, JOHN NORTHROP..Created a Knight Templar in Nashville Commandery I, September 23, 1867; been
Recorder of Commandery. For several years was the General Book-keeper, but is now
the Treasurer of the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway.
Address—Nashville.
Railroad Passenger and Ticket Agent
Born Penfield, Monroe County, New York, March 16, 1834. Married.
Master Mason, Edgefield Lodge 254, December 3, 1868; Royal Arch Mason,
Edgefield Chapter 75, May 28, 1872; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, May
12, 1874.
Address—Nashville.
BUDD, EDWARD GOWEN..Master Mason, Edgefield Lodge 254, December 3, 1868; Royal Arch Mason,
Edgefield Chapter 75, May 28, 1872; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, May
12, 1874.
Address—Nashville.
Cotton Merchant.
Born Philadelphia, Penn., January 26, 1848. Single.
Master Mason, June 8, 1869, Mt. Moriah Lodge 18; Royal Arch Mason, Pythagoras
Chapter 23, April 21, 1870; Knight Templar, Murfreesboro Commandery 10, October
27, 1870. Has received the 32d degree Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite.
Address—Nashville.
BURNEY, EWIN..Master Mason, June 8, 1869, Mt. Moriah Lodge 18; Royal Arch Mason, Pythagoras
Chapter 23, April 21, 1870; Knight Templar, Murfreesboro Commandery 10, October
27, 1870. Has received the 32d degree Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite.
Address—Nashville.
Lawyer.
Born Robertson County, December 4, 1845. Widower.
Master Mason, Burton Lodge 272, first Saturday in August, 1868; Royal Arch Mason,
Lebanon Chapter 25, March 2, 1869; Knight Templar, Baldwin Commandery 7, May
20, 1869; affiliated with Nashville Commandery I; has filled every office in the Lodge
and Chapter. Representative of Grand Lodge of Montana, and Grand Chapter of
Louisiana near Grand Lodge and Grand Chapter of Tennessee.
Address—Nashville.
BURTON, HARDY MURFREE..Master Mason, Burton Lodge 272, first Saturday in August, 1868; Royal Arch Mason,
Lebanon Chapter 25, March 2, 1869; Knight Templar, Baldwin Commandery 7, May
20, 1869; affiliated with Nashville Commandery I; has filled every office in the Lodge
and Chapter. Representative of Grand Lodge of Montana, and Grand Chapter of
Louisiana near Grand Lodge and Grand Chapter of Tennessee.
Address—Nashville.
Lawyer.
Born Rutherford County, June 7, 1818.
Master Mason, Mt. Moriah Lodge 18; Royal Arch Mason, Pythagoras Chapter 23;
Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, 1848. Was Grand Master of Masons 1848-
49. He died as the U. S. Consul at Island of St. Thomas, W. I., of yellow fever,
December 15, 1852.
BUTTERFIELD, WILLIAM CHARLES..Master Mason, Mt. Moriah Lodge 18; Royal Arch Mason, Pythagoras Chapter 23;
Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, 1848. Was Grand Master of Masons 1848-
49. He died as the U. S. Consul at Island of St. Thomas, W. I., of yellow fever,
December 15, 1852.
Insurance Agent.
Born Farmington Falls, Maine, February 18, 1838. Married.
Master Mason, Corinthian Lodge 414, March 14, 1871; Royal Arch Mason, Edgefield
Chapter 75, May 28, 1872; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, August 20,
1872; been Scribe of Chapter.
Address—Topeka, Kansas.
CAHILL, FRANK P..Master Mason, Corinthian Lodge 414, March 14, 1871; Royal Arch Mason, Edgefield
Chapter 75, May 28, 1872; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, August 20,
1872; been Scribe of Chapter.
Address—Topeka, Kansas.
Insurance Agent.
Born Thurles, Ireland, April 29, 1832. Married.
Master Mason, Phœnix Lodge 131, June 23, 1868; Knight Templar, Nashville
Commandery I, September 13, 1872; charter member of Beulah Lodge 426; been
Treasurer, Junior and Senior Warden of Lodge. Treasurer of Chapter. Died at
Nashville, April 27, 1879.
CANTRELL, GEO. MICHAEL DEADERICK
Master Mason, Phœnix Lodge 131, June 23, 1868; Knight Templar, Nashville
Commandery I, September 13, 1872; charter member of Beulah Lodge 426; been
Treasurer, Junior and Senior Warden of Lodge. Treasurer of Chapter. Died at
Nashville, April 27, 1879.
Born Nashville, October 9, 1807. Married
Master Mason, Nashville, 1847; Royal Arch Mason, same city, same year; Knights
Templar, Nashville Commandery I, February 11, 1848. This Knight is one of the
oldest residents of Nashville, now in his seventy-fifth year, is still hale and hearty,
enjoying the respect and esteem of everyone. Was a merchant from 1828 to 1834;
banker from 1835 to 1869.
Address—Nashville.
CARELS, JOSEPH STINEFORD..Master Mason, Nashville, 1847; Royal Arch Mason, same city, same year; Knights
Templar, Nashville Commandery I, February 11, 1848. This Knight is one of the
oldest residents of Nashville, now in his seventy-fifth year, is still hale and hearty,
enjoying the respect and esteem of everyone. Was a merchant from 1828 to 1834;
banker from 1835 to 1869.
Address—Nashville.
Clerk.
Born Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, August 30, 1825.
Master Mason, Mt. Moriah Lodge 18, 1846; Royal Arch Mason, Pythagoras Chapter
23; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, June 7, 1866; been Secretary and
Master of Lodge. Was Assistant Paymaster U. S. Army, 1862. Clerk and Assistant
Postmaster at Nashville since the war.
Address—Nashville.
CARTWRIGHT, WILLIAM THOMPSON..Master Mason, Mt. Moriah Lodge 18, 1846; Royal Arch Mason, Pythagoras Chapter
23; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, June 7, 1866; been Secretary and
Master of Lodge. Was Assistant Paymaster U. S. Army, 1862. Clerk and Assistant
Postmaster at Nashville since the war.
Address—Nashville.
Book-keeper.
Born Nashville, February 21, 1850. Married.
Master Mason, Corinthian Lodge 414, August 15, 1871; Royal Arch Mason, King
Cyrus Chapter 107, August 30, 1872; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, April
27, 1875; been Senior Deacon, Junior and Senior Warden and Master of Lodge;
Principal Sojourner and High Priest of Chapter; Warder, Junior and Senior Warden,
Captain General, Generalissimo and Eminent Commander of Commandery.
Address—Nashville.
CASTELLO, VINCENZO..Master Mason, Corinthian Lodge 414, August 15, 1871; Royal Arch Mason, King
Cyrus Chapter 107, August 30, 1872; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, April
27, 1875; been Senior Deacon, Junior and Senior Warden and Master of Lodge;
Principal Sojourner and High Priest of Chapter; Warder, Junior and Senior Warden,
Captain General, Generalissimo and Eminent Commander of Commandery.
Address—Nashville.
Merchant.
Born Cergnale, Province of Pavia, Italy, October 10, 1851. Married.
Master Mason, Phœnix Lodge 131, March 10, 1876; Royal Arch Mason, Cumberland
Chapter I, December 13, 1876; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, February 2,
1878; been Junior Deacon of Lodge, Master of Vail of Chapter. Landed in America
March 13, 1871; came to Nashville immediately, where he has since resided.
Address—Nashville.
CASWELL, DANIEL HASKELL..Master Mason, Phœnix Lodge 131, March 10, 1876; Royal Arch Mason, Cumberland
Chapter I, December 13, 1876; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, February 2,
1878; been Junior Deacon of Lodge, Master of Vail of Chapter. Landed in America
March 13, 1871; came to Nashville immediately, where he has since resided.
Address—Nashville.
Mill Contractor.
Born Harrison, Maine, November 14, 1835. Married.
Master Mason, Cumberland Lodge 8, October 22, 1880; Royal Arch Mason,
Cumberland Chapter I, January 22, 1881; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I,
March 30, 1881.
CHASE, IRVINE KEITH..Master Mason, Cumberland Lodge 8, October 22, 1880; Royal Arch Mason,
Cumberland Chapter I, January 22, 1881; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I,
March 30, 1881.
Insurance Agent.
Born Laurens County, September 13, 1843. Married.
Master Mason, Joppa Lodge, Richmond, Virginia, 1866 or 1867; Royal Arch Mason,
King Cyrus Chapter 107, August 12, 1873; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I,
February 15, 1875.
Address—Nashville.
CHRISMAN, GEORGE..Master Mason, Joppa Lodge, Richmond, Virginia, 1866 or 1867; Royal Arch Mason,
King Cyrus Chapter 107, August 12, 1873; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I,
February 15, 1875.
Address—Nashville.
Stone Mason and Farmer.
Born in Williamson County, July 22, 1813.
Master Mason, Nolensville Lodge 112; Royal Arch Mason, Nolensville Chapter 70;
Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, January, 1871; been Treasurer of Lodge
and Chapter.
Address—Nolensville.
CLAIBORNE, HENRY LAWRENS..Master Mason, Nolensville Lodge 112; Royal Arch Mason, Nolensville Chapter 70;
Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, January, 1871; been Treasurer of Lodge
and Chapter.
Address—Nolensville.
Insurance Agent.
Born in Brunswick County, Virginia, March 21, 1819.
Created a Knight Templar in Nashville Commandery I, May 25, 1847.
CLARKE, WILLIAM MARTIN..Created a Knight Templar in Nashville Commandery I, May 25, 1847.
Physician.
Born in Rutherford County, May 27, 1826.
Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, in 1854. Was Surgeon in Confederate
Army. Editor of Nashville Evening Banner for several years. Secretary of State Board
of Health.
Address—Nashville.
CLEMENTS, JESSE BRAZEAL.
Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, in 1854. Was Surgeon in Confederate
Army. Editor of Nashville Evening Banner for several years. Secretary of State Board
of Health.
Address—Nashville.
Born in Pendleton, South Carolina, February 4, 1799.
Master Mason, Fayetteville, February 4, 1820; Royal Arch Mason, Tuscaloosa,
Alabama, 1823; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, 1828. Died June 18,
1877.
CLOUGH, JOEL BARBER..Master Mason, Fayetteville, February 4, 1820; Royal Arch Mason, Tuscaloosa,
Alabama, 1823; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, 1828. Died June 18,
1877.
Civil Engineer.
Born in Hampton County, Massachusetts, October 30, 1833.
Master Mason, Springfield, 1858; Royal Arch Mason, same place, 1859; Knight
Templar, Nashville Commandery I, May 27, 1859. Graduated from Wesleyan
University at Middleton, Connecticut, August, 1848. [Note: he was 14 years old!]
COLLIER, WILLIAM CARTER. .Master Mason, Springfield, 1858; Royal Arch Mason, same place, 1859; Knight
Templar, Nashville Commandery I, May 27, 1859. Graduated from Wesleyan
University at Middleton, Connecticut, August, 1848. [Note: he was 14 years old!]
Merchant.
Born Davidson County, April 8, 1839. Unmarried.
Master Mason, Cumberland Lodge 8, 1867; Royal Arch Mason, Cumberland Chapter
I, 1867; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, June 22, 1874; been Sword Bearer
of Commandery.
Address—Nashville.
CONLON, JOHN..Master Mason, Cumberland Lodge 8, 1867; Royal Arch Mason, Cumberland Chapter
I, 1867; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, June 22, 1874; been Sword Bearer
of Commandery.
Address—Nashville.
Merchant.
Born Pittsburg [sic], Pennsylvania, November 21, 1838. Married.
Master Mason, Claiborne Lodge 293, March 16, 1876; Royal Arch Mason, King
Cyrus Chapter 107, September 29, 1880; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I,
December 15, 1880. Died March 17, 1882.
COOLEY, CHARLES BUCHANAN..Master Mason, Claiborne Lodge 293, March 16, 1876; Royal Arch Mason, King
Cyrus Chapter 107, September 29, 1880; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I,
December 15, 1880. Died March 17, 1882.
Merchant.
Born in Nashville, January 11, 1844.
Master Mason, Pythagoras Lodge 41, Decatur, Georgia; Royal Arch Mason,
Cumberland Chapter I; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, in 1869.
Address—Nashville.
COOLEY, THEODORE..Master Mason, Pythagoras Lodge 41, Decatur, Georgia; Royal Arch Mason,
Cumberland Chapter I; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, in 1869.
Address—Nashville.
Bank Cashier.
Born in Nashville, April 3, 1842. Married.
Master Mason, Cumberland Lodge 8, March 7, 1866; Royal Arch Mason, Cumberland
Chapter I, January 31, 1867; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, December 28,
1869; charter member of Corinthian Lodge 414, and its Treasurer from organization to
date; charter member of King Cyrus Chapter 107.
Address—Nashville.
COOPER, HENRY..Master Mason, Cumberland Lodge 8, March 7, 1866; Royal Arch Mason, Cumberland
Chapter I, January 31, 1867; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, December 28,
1869; charter member of Corinthian Lodge 414, and its Treasurer from organization to
date; charter member of King Cyrus Chapter 107.
Address—Nashville.
Lawyer.
Born Maury County, August 27, 1827.
Master Mason, Shelbyville Benevolent Lodge 122, January 6, 1849; Royal Arch
Mason, Tannehill Chapter 40, January, 1852; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery
I, October 13, 1853. Was a member of the Lower House of Tennessee Legislature
1852-1853 and 1857-1858; member of State Senate 1868-69. Been Judge of 7th
Judicial Circuit. United Stated Senator from Tennessee 1869 to 1875.
Address—Columbia.
CORBETT, EDWARD GRAVES..Master Mason, Shelbyville Benevolent Lodge 122, January 6, 1849; Royal Arch
Mason, Tannehill Chapter 40, January, 1852; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery
I, October 13, 1853. Was a member of the Lower House of Tennessee Legislature
1852-1853 and 1857-1858; member of State Senate 1868-69. Been Judge of 7th
Judicial Circuit. United Stated Senator from Tennessee 1869 to 1875.
Address—Columbia.
Locomotive Engineer.
Born Nashville, March 21, 1853. Married.
Master Mason, Claiborne Lodge 293, November 22, 1875; Royal Arch Mason,
Cumberland Chapter I, July 31, 1880; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I,
December 3, 1880.
Address—Nashville.
COWAN, GEORGE LIMERICK..Master Mason, Claiborne Lodge 293, November 22, 1875; Royal Arch Mason,
Cumberland Chapter I, July 31, 1880; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I,
December 3, 1880.
Address—Nashville.
Merchant.
Born Bailey Kelley, Ireland, October 15, 1842. Unmarried.
Master Mason, Corinthian Lodge 414, October 15, 1877; Royal Arch Mason, King
Cyrus Chapter 107, February 26, 1881; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I,
April 25, 1881; Captain General of Commandery.
Address—Nashville.
COX, THOMAS H.
Master Mason, Corinthian Lodge 414, October 15, 1877; Royal Arch Mason, King
Cyrus Chapter 107, February 26, 1881; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I,
April 25, 1881; Captain General of Commandery.
Address—Nashville.
Created a Knight Templar in Nashville Commandery I, August 23, 1866. Dimitted
[sic] March 22, 1867, and removed to Montreal, Canada.
CRESSEY, E. HARRISON.
[sic] March 22, 1867, and removed to Montreal, Canada.
Created a Knight Templar in Nashville Commandery I, May 10, 1850. Non-affiliated.
CROCKETT, GEORGE BELL..Dry Goods Merchant.
Born in Williamson County, July 13, 1832.
Master Mason, Hiram Lodge 7, in 1853; Royal Arch Mason, Cumberland Chapter I,
1857; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, September 1, 1859.
Address—Nashville.
CULLINAN, JOHN SHEENAN..Master Mason, Hiram Lodge 7, in 1853; Royal Arch Mason, Cumberland Chapter I,
1857; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, September 1, 1859.
Address—Nashville.
Book-keeper.
Born Detroit, Michigan, January 22, 1855. Married.
Master Mason, Phœnix Lodge 131, January 30, 1879; Royal Arch Mason, King Cyrus
Chapter 107, April 21, 1880; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, March 30,
1881; been Secretary of Lodge.
Address—Nashville.
CURREY, ALGERNON SIDNEY..Master Mason, Phœnix Lodge 131, January 30, 1879; Royal Arch Mason, King Cyrus
Chapter 107, April 21, 1880; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, March 30,
1881; been Secretary of Lodge.
Address—Nashville.
Farmer.
Born Nashville, January 14, 1820. Married.
Created a Knight Templar in Nashville Commandery I, October 18, 1850; been Grand
King, Deputy Grand High Priest, and Grand High Priest, and has filled almost all the
offices in Lodge and Chapter. Dimitted from Commandery in 1852.
Address—Trenton.
CURRIN, ROBERT SHIPTON.
Created a Knight Templar in Nashville Commandery I, October 18, 1850; been Grand
King, Deputy Grand High Priest, and Grand High Priest, and has filled almost all the
offices in Lodge and Chapter. Dimitted from Commandery in 1852.
Address—Trenton.
Born Franklin, February 28, 1818. Widower.
Master Mason, Mt. Moriah Lodge 18, 1843; Royal Arch Mason, Pythagoras Chapter
23; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, May 8, 1849; charter member and first
Secretary of Pythagoras Chapter.
Address—Murfreesboro.
CUTLER, ALONZO D..Master Mason, Mt. Moriah Lodge 18, 1843; Royal Arch Mason, Pythagoras Chapter
23; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, May 8, 1849; charter member and first
Secretary of Pythagoras Chapter.
Address—Murfreesboro.
Physician.
Born Montpelier, Vermont, May 8, 1800.
Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, October 14, 1853; charter member Gilbert
Commandery 6, and its first Generalissimo; been Senior Grand Warden Grand Lodge.
DALLAS, TREVANION BARLOW..Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, October 14, 1853; charter member Gilbert
Commandery 6, and its first Generalissimo; been Senior Grand Warden Grand Lodge.
Manufacturer.
Born Washington, D.C., September 11, 1843.
Created a Knight Templar, Charlottsville [sic], Virginia, December 30, 1869; affiliated
with Nashville Commandery I, June 16, 1870.
Address—Nashville.
DARDEN, JOHN CARR..Created a Knight Templar, Charlottsville [sic], Virginia, December 30, 1869; affiliated
with Nashville Commandery I, June 16, 1870.
Address—Nashville.
Merchant.
Born in Robertson County, January 11, 1826.
Master Mason, Hampton Lodge 137, in 1848; Royal Arch Mason, Cumberland
Chapter I; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, July 23, 1858; been Secretary,
Senior Deacon, Junior Warden, Senior Warden and Master of Lodge; Master of Vail,
Scribe, and King of Chapter.
Dead.
DASHIELL, JOHN SNYDER..Master Mason, Hampton Lodge 137, in 1848; Royal Arch Mason, Cumberland
Chapter I; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, July 23, 1858; been Secretary,
Senior Deacon, Junior Warden, Senior Warden and Master of Lodge; Master of Vail,
Scribe, and King of Chapter.
Dead.
Steamboat Captain.
Born Baltimore, Maryland, November 25, 1807.
Master Mason, Cumberland Lodge 8, December 23, 1834; Royal Arch Mason,
Cumberland Chapter I, September 7, 1837; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I,
March 4, 1847; was Grand Secretary Grand Lodge 1840 to 1852, Grand Recorder
Grand Chapter same period, Grand Master of Masons, Deputy Grand High Priest of
Grand Chapter. Served, by the unanimous vote of his ward, as Alderman of Nashville
for eight years.
Address—Nashville.
DAVIS, JAMES BRUCE..Master Mason, Cumberland Lodge 8, December 23, 1834; Royal Arch Mason,
Cumberland Chapter I, September 7, 1837; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I,
March 4, 1847; was Grand Secretary Grand Lodge 1840 to 1852, Grand Recorder
Grand Chapter same period, Grand Master of Masons, Deputy Grand High Priest of
Grand Chapter. Served, by the unanimous vote of his ward, as Alderman of Nashville
for eight years.
Address—Nashville.
Saddler and Farmer.
Born Brunswick County, Virginia, April 1, 1806.
Created a Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, April 20, 1848. Removed from
Virginia to Tennessee October, 1815.
Dead.
DAVISON, GEORGE BEAUMONT..Created a Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, April 20, 1848. Removed from
Virginia to Tennessee October, 1815.
Dead.
Merchant.
Born Northumberland, England, September 12, 1850. Married.
Master Mason, Cumberland Lodge 8, August 30, 1876; Royal Arch Mason, King
Cyrus Chapter 107, April 19, 1877; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I,
October 7, 1880; been Secretary of Chapter.
Address—Nashville.
DEGROVE, MICHAEL ELLSWORTH.
Master Mason, Cumberland Lodge 8, August 30, 1876; Royal Arch Mason, King
Cyrus Chapter 107, April 19, 1877; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I,
October 7, 1880; been Secretary of Chapter.
Address—Nashville.
Born New York City, March 20, 1794.
Master Mason, Cumberland Lodge 8, September 25, 1837; Royal Arch Mason,
Cumberland Chapter I, October 1841; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I,
March I, 1847; was Grant Tiler of Grand Lodge and Grand Chapter from 1841, and
Tiler of Nashville Commandery I from 1846 until his removal to New York in 1860.
Was the first Knight Templar created in Nashville Commandery I. At his death in
1876 he was a member of Clinton Commandery 14, Brooklyn, New York.
DEVEREUX, JOHN H..Master Mason, Cumberland Lodge 8, September 25, 1837; Royal Arch Mason,
Cumberland Chapter I, October 1841; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I,
March I, 1847; was Grant Tiler of Grand Lodge and Grand Chapter from 1841, and
Tiler of Nashville Commandery I from 1846 until his removal to New York in 1860.
Was the first Knight Templar created in Nashville Commandery I. At his death in
1876 he was a member of Clinton Commandery 14, Brooklyn, New York.
Railroad Superintendent.
Master Mason, Roche Lodge 195, April 21, 1858; Royal Arch Mason, Lafayette
Chapter 4, July 19, 1858; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, September 2,
1858; been Senior Warden and Master of Lodge; charter member of DeMolay
Commandery 3; been Eminent Commander of Commandery, Senior Warden of Grand
Lodge, Senior Grand Warden of Grand Commandery.
Address—Cleveland, Ohio.
DICKEL, GEORGE A..Chapter 4, July 19, 1858; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, September 2,
1858; been Senior Warden and Master of Lodge; charter member of DeMolay
Commandery 3; been Eminent Commander of Commandery, Senior Warden of Grand
Lodge, Senior Grand Warden of Grand Commandery.
Address—Cleveland, Ohio.
Merchant..
Member of Nashville Commandery I.
Address—Nashville.
DICKEY, DANIEL D..Address—Nashville.
Merchant Miller.
Born in Londonderry, New Hampshire, July 17, 1817.
Master Mason, June 28, 1849, in Sewanee Lodge 131; Royal Arch Mason,
Cumberland Chapter I, November 7, 1851; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I,
September 28, 1854; was first Senior Warden of Phœnix Lodge 131.
Dead.
DILLAHUNTY, EDMUND.
Master Mason, June 28, 1849, in Sewanee Lodge 131; Royal Arch Mason,
Cumberland Chapter I, November 7, 1851; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I,
September 28, 1854; was first Senior Warden of Phœnix Lodge 131.
Dead.
Created a Knight Templar in Nashville Commandery I, December 5, 1851, from
Maury County. Non-affiliated.
DOBBINS, JAMES PITTS..Maury County. Non-affiliated.
Merchant..
Unmarried.
Master Mason, Phœnix Lodge 131, January 14, 1876; Royal Arch Mason, King Cyrus
Chapter 107, October 10, 1876; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, January
27, 1878; been Secretary of Chapter.
Address—New Orleans, Louisiana.
DONEGAN, GEORGE WASHINGTON..Master Mason, Phœnix Lodge 131, January 14, 1876; Royal Arch Mason, King Cyrus
Chapter 107, October 10, 1876; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, January
27, 1878; been Secretary of Chapter.
Address—New Orleans, Louisiana.
Jeweler.
Married.
Master Mason in Cumberland Lodge 8, April, 1859; Royal Arch Mason, Cumberland
Chapter I, February 26, 1857; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, November
26, 1858. Was assassinated in his store in Nashville in 1864.
DOUGLASS, DeWITT CLINTON.
Master Mason in Cumberland Lodge 8, April, 1859; Royal Arch Mason, Cumberland
Chapter I, February 26, 1857; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, November
26, 1858. Was assassinated in his store in Nashville in 1864.
Created a Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, Dec. 4, 1855. Non-affiliated.
DRAKE, E. C..Farmer.
Master Mason, Cumberland Lodge 8, December 5, 1853; Royal Arch Mason,
Cumberland Chapter I, March 8, 1859; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I,
July 21, 1859.
DRAUGHON, MILES SHEPHERD..Cumberland Chapter I, March 8, 1859; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I,
July 21, 1859.
Lawyer.
Born Robertson County, September 15, 1815.
Master Mason, Western Star Lodge 9, October, 1840; Royal Arch Mason, Cumberland
Chapter I, January 17, 1855; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, December 20,
1855; held all the offices in Lodge, Principal Sojourner of Chapter. Clerk and Master
Chancery Court Robertson County. Died July 26, 1870.
DUGGER, JONATHAN HUNT..Master Mason, Western Star Lodge 9, October, 1840; Royal Arch Mason, Cumberland
Chapter I, January 17, 1855; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, December 20,
1855; held all the offices in Lodge, Principal Sojourner of Chapter. Clerk and Master
Chancery Court Robertson County. Died July 26, 1870.
Merchant.
Married.
Received the Lodge and Chapter degrees in Maury County; Knight Templar in
Nashville Commandery I, April 30, 1880. Address—Nashville.
DULING, SINNETT ALBERT..Received the Lodge and Chapter degrees in Maury County; Knight Templar in
Nashville Commandery I, April 30, 1880. Address—Nashville.
Nashville City Recorder.
Born Monroe County, February 19, 1832. Married.
Master Mason, Courtland, Alabama; Royal Arch Mason, Lewisburg; Knight Templar,
Nashville Commandery I, May 9, 1874. Removed to Nashville and affiliated with
Cumberland Lodge 8, and Cumberland Chapter I. Been Junior and Senior Warden of
Lodge. Been Recorder of Nashville for several terms.
Address—Nashville.
DUNCAN, WILLIAM MASON..Master Mason, Courtland, Alabama; Royal Arch Mason, Lewisburg; Knight Templar,
Nashville Commandery I, May 9, 1874. Removed to Nashville and affiliated with
Cumberland Lodge 8, and Cumberland Chapter I. Been Junior and Senior Warden of
Lodge. Been Recorder of Nashville for several terms.
Address—Nashville.
Stock and Bond Broker.
Born Bloomfield, Nelson County, Kentucky, August 29, 1837. Married.
Master Mason, Franklin, Kentucky; Royal Arch Mason, same place; Knight Templar,
Nashville Commandery I, March 10, 1873; been junior Warden of Lodge; now a
member of Phœnix Lodge 131, and King Cyrus Chapter 107.
Address—Nashville.
DUNN, PETER M..
Master Mason, Franklin, Kentucky; Royal Arch Mason, same place; Knight Templar,
Nashville Commandery I, March 10, 1873; been junior Warden of Lodge; now a
member of Phœnix Lodge 131, and King Cyrus Chapter 107.
Address—Nashville.
Created a Knight Templar in Nashville Commandery I, August 24, 1866. Dimitted
November 21, 1867, and removed to California.
EAKIN, SPENCER..November 21, 1867, and removed to California.
Merchant.
Born in Bedford County, June 4, 1844. Married.
Master Mason, Phœnix Lodge 131, September 23, 1871; Royal Arch Mason,
Cumberland Chapter I, May 25, 1872; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I,
October 1, 1872; been Standard Bearer and Generalissimo of Commandery.
Address—Shelbyville.
EASTMAN, CHARLES HAZEN..Master Mason, Phœnix Lodge 131, September 23, 1871; Royal Arch Mason,
Cumberland Chapter I, May 25, 1872; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I,
October 1, 1872; been Standard Bearer and Generalissimo of Commandery.
Address—Shelbyville.
County Court Clerk.
Born Plymouth, New Hampshire, February 25, 1845. Married.
Master Mason, Phœnix Lodge 131, August 10, 1869; Royal Arch Mason, Cumberland
Chapter I, October 13, 1871; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, February 27,
1872; been Senior Deacon of Lodge, Warder, Junior Warden, Generalissimo and
Eminent Commander of Commandery; charter member and first master of Emulation
Lodge of Perfection 3, ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite. Has received in this Rite
the 32d degree.
Address—Nashville.
EASTMAN, JOHN WINSTON..Master Mason, Phœnix Lodge 131, August 10, 1869; Royal Arch Mason, Cumberland
Chapter I, October 13, 1871; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, February 27,
1872; been Senior Deacon of Lodge, Warder, Junior Warden, Generalissimo and
Eminent Commander of Commandery; charter member and first master of Emulation
Lodge of Perfection 3, ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite. Has received in this Rite
the 32d degree.
Address—Nashville.
Bank Teller.
Born Nashville, January 15, 1856. Unmarried.
Master Mason, Phœnix Lodge 131, June 4, 1880; Royal Arch Mason, King Cyrus
Chapter 107, July 29, 1880; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, October 11,
1880; been Senior Deacon and Junior Warden of Lodge, Principal Sojourner of
Chapter. Has received the 14th degree Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite.
Address—Nashville.
EASTMAN, LEWIS ROBERT..Master Mason, Phœnix Lodge 131, June 4, 1880; Royal Arch Mason, King Cyrus
Chapter 107, July 29, 1880; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, October 11,
1880; been Senior Deacon and Junior Warden of Lodge, Principal Sojourner of
Chapter. Has received the 14th degree Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite.
Address—Nashville.
Bank Book-keeper.
Born Nashville, January 19, 1849. Married.
Master Mason, Phoenix Lodge 131, July 5, 1871; Royal Arch Mason, Cumberland
Chapter I, May 29, 1873; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, January 26,
1874; been Senior Deacon, Junior Warden, and twice Master of Lodge; admitted to
membership in King Cyrus Chapter, 1874; been High Priest of Chapter; charter
member and first Secretary of Emulation Lodge of Perfection 3, Ancient and Accepted
Scottish Rite. Has received this Rite the 32d degree. Grand Representative of Grand
Lodge of Maine near Grand Lodge of Tennessee.
Address—Nashville.
EASTMAN, ROGER..Master Mason, Phoenix Lodge 131, July 5, 1871; Royal Arch Mason, Cumberland
Chapter I, May 29, 1873; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, January 26,
1874; been Senior Deacon, Junior Warden, and twice Master of Lodge; admitted to
membership in King Cyrus Chapter, 1874; been High Priest of Chapter; charter
member and first Secretary of Emulation Lodge of Perfection 3, Ancient and Accepted
Scottish Rite. Has received this Rite the 32d degree. Grand Representative of Grand
Lodge of Maine near Grand Lodge of Tennessee.
Address—Nashville.
Bank Teller.
Born Nashville, July 21, 1858. Married.
Master Mason, Phoenix Lodge 131, November 10, 1879; Royal Arch Mason, King
Cyrus Chapter 107, March 4, 1880; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, April
28, 1880; been Senior Deacon, Senior Warden and Master of Lodge; King and High
Priest of Chapter; Senior Warden of Commandery; charter member and first Junior
Warden Emulation Lodge of Perfection 3, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite. Has
received in this rite the 32d degree.
Address—Nashville.
EASTMAN, WILLIAM EDWARD..Master Mason, Phoenix Lodge 131, November 10, 1879; Royal Arch Mason, King
Cyrus Chapter 107, March 4, 1880; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, April
28, 1880; been Senior Deacon, Senior Warden and Master of Lodge; King and High
Priest of Chapter; Senior Warden of Commandery; charter member and first Junior
Warden Emulation Lodge of Perfection 3, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite. Has
received in this rite the 32d degree.
Address—Nashville.
Insurance Agent.
Born Washington, D.C., December 16, 1846. Married.
Master Mason, Phoenix Lodge 131, July 13, 1869; Royal Arch Mason, Cumberland
Chapter I, October 13, 1871; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, March 11,
1872; been Secretary, Junior Warden, Senior Warden and Master of Lodge; King and
High Priest of Chapter; Warder, Senior Warder, Captain General, Generalissimo and
Eminent Commander of Commandery; Grand High Priest of Grand Chapter.
Address—Nashville.
EDGAR, JOHN TODD, Jr..
Master Mason, Phoenix Lodge 131, July 13, 1869; Royal Arch Mason, Cumberland
Chapter I, October 13, 1871; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, March 11,
1872; been Secretary, Junior Warden, Senior Warden and Master of Lodge; King and
High Priest of Chapter; Warder, Senior Warder, Captain General, Generalissimo and
Eminent Commander of Commandery; Grand High Priest of Grand Chapter.
Address—Nashville.
Born Maysville, Kentucky, September 9, 1825.
Master Mason, Shelbyville Benevolent Lodge 122, June 21, 1856; Royal Arch Mason,
Tannehill Chapter 40, in 1857; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, December
16, 1859; been Master of Lodge, High Priest of Chapter.
EDWARDS, M. C.
Master Mason, Shelbyville Benevolent Lodge 122, June 21, 1856; Royal Arch Mason,
Tannehill Chapter 40, in 1857; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, December
16, 1859; been Master of Lodge, High Priest of Chapter.
Created a Knight Templar in Nashville Commandery I, April 4, 1854.
ELLIOTT, WILLIAM YANDELL..Merchant.
Born Rutherford County, November 2, 1827. Married.
Master Mason, Mt. Moriah Lodge 18, June 12, 1850; Royal Arch Mason, Pythagoras
Chapter 23, October 15, 1852; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I; admitted to
Murfreesboro Commandery 10, May 24, 1875. Joined the Presbyterian church in
1841; Deacon for a time, ruling Elder in 1876. Member Lower House
Tennessee Legislature in 1865-6, and of the Senate in 1867-8. Pension Agent in
Nashville 1873-7.
Address—Murfreesboro.
ELY, JESSE..Master Mason, Mt. Moriah Lodge 18, June 12, 1850; Royal Arch Mason, Pythagoras
Chapter 23, October 15, 1852; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I; admitted to
Murfreesboro Commandery 10, May 24, 1875. Joined the Presbyterian church in
1841; Deacon for a time, ruling Elder in 1876. Member Lower House
Tennessee Legislature in 1865-6, and of the Senate in 1867-8. Pension Agent in
Nashville 1873-7.
Address—Murfreesboro.
Merchant.
Born Clarksville, August 7, 1837. Married.
Master Mason, Cumberland Lodge 8, April 2, 1868; Royal Arch Mason, King Cyrus
Chapter 107, July 29, 1873; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, December 17,
1873.
Address—Nashville.
EUBANK, THOMAS MADDEN..Master Mason, Cumberland Lodge 8, April 2, 1868; Royal Arch Mason, King Cyrus
Chapter 107, July 29, 1873; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, December 17,
1873.
Address—Nashville.
Merchant.
Married.
Master Mason, Mt. Moriah Lodge 18, August 29, 1871; Royal Arch Mason,
Pythagoras Chapter 23, December 26, 1871; Knight Templar, Murfreesboro Com-
mandery 10, March 8, 1872; admitted to membership in Nashville Commandery I.
Address—Nashville.
EVANS, ROBERT FRANK..Master Mason, Mt. Moriah Lodge 18, August 29, 1871; Royal Arch Mason,
Pythagoras Chapter 23, December 26, 1871; Knight Templar, Murfreesboro Com-
mandery 10, March 8, 1872; admitted to membership in Nashville Commandery I.
Address—Nashville.
Physician.
Born Caroline County, Virginia, August 24, 1821. Married.
Master Mason, Shelbyville Benevolent Lodge 122, October 9, 1854; Royal Arch
Mason, Tannehill Chapter 41, December 1, 1859; Knight Templar, Nashville
Commandery I, December 17, 1859; affiliated with Murfreesboro Commandery 10.
Address—Shelbyville.
EVANS, THOMAS W..Master Mason, Shelbyville Benevolent Lodge 122, October 9, 1854; Royal Arch
Mason, Tannehill Chapter 41, December 1, 1859; Knight Templar, Nashville
Commandery I, December 17, 1859; affiliated with Murfreesboro Commandery 10.
Address—Shelbyville.
Merchant.
Married.
Master Mason, Cumberland Lodge 8, April 17, 1843; Royal Arch Mason, Cumberland
Chapter I; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, March 8, 1847; Served as Junior
and Senior Warden and Master of Cumberland Lodge; was Eminent Commander of
Nashville Commandery in 1854-5-6-7.
Address—New York City.
EVE, DUNCAN..Chapter I; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, March 8, 1847; Served as Junior
and Senior Warden and Master of Cumberland Lodge; was Eminent Commander of
Nashville Commandery in 1854-5-6-7.
Address—New York City.
Physician.
Married.
Created a Knight Templar in Nashville Commandery I, April 7, 1882.
Address—Nashville.
FALCONNET, EUGENE FREDERIC..Created a Knight Templar in Nashville Commandery I, April 7, 1882.
Address—Nashville.
Civil Engineer.
Born Berne, Switzerland, July 15, 1830.
Master Mason, Clinton Lodge 34, March 18, 1855; Royal Arch Mason, Bolivar
Chapter 27, October, 1857; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, March 29,
1860. Came to the United States August, 1850.
Address—Nashville.
FALL, JOSEPH HORTON..Master Mason, Clinton Lodge 34, March 18, 1855; Royal Arch Mason, Bolivar
Chapter 27, October, 1857; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, March 29,
1860. Came to the United States August, 1850.
Address—Nashville.
Merchant.
Born Nashville, September 4, 1848. Married.
Master Mason, Corinthian Lodge 414, June 13, 1871; Royal Arch Mason, King Cyrus
Chapter 107, August 23, 1872; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, December
30, 1872.
Address—Nashville.
FELTS, JAMES W..Master Mason, Corinthian Lodge 414, June 13, 1871; Royal Arch Mason, King Cyrus
Chapter 107, August 23, 1872; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, December
30, 1872.
Address—Nashville.
Mechanic.
Master Mason, Cumberland Lodge 8, July 11, 1851; Royal Arch Mason, Cumberland
Chapter I, March 28, 1852; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, March 1, 1853.
Dead.
FIELDS, EDWIN..Chapter I, March 28, 1852; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, March 1, 1853.
Dead.
Coach Painter.
Born New Haven, Connecticut, October 20, 1814.
Master Mason, Cumberland Lodge 8, October 15, 1842; Royal Arch Mason,
Cumberland Chapter I, October 4, 1856; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I,
April 8, 1861; was Sentinel for a number of years. Died at Franklin, Kentucky, 1880.
FITE, THOMAS DUNCAN..Master Mason, Cumberland Lodge 8, October 15, 1842; Royal Arch Mason,
Cumberland Chapter I, October 4, 1856; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I,
April 8, 1861; was Sentinel for a number of years. Died at Franklin, Kentucky, 1880.
Dry Goods Merchant.
Born Wilson County, July 6, 1824. Married.
Master Mason, Sequoyah Lodge 156, in 1849; Royal Arch Mason, Cumberland
Chapter I, February 12, 1850; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, November,
1851.
FOSTER, WILBUR FISK..Master Mason, Sequoyah Lodge 156, in 1849; Royal Arch Mason, Cumberland
Chapter I, February 12, 1850; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, November,
1851.
Civil Engineer. [Entry includes engraved portrait]
Born Springfield, Massachusetts, April 13, 1834. Married.
Master Mason, Cumberland Lodge 8, Nashville, March 26, 1857; Royal Arch Mason,
Lafayette Chapter 4, Columbia, October 22, 1859; Knight Templar, St. Owens
Commandery 2, Macon, Georgia, March 2, 1865; received Order of High Priesthood,
Nashville, November 9, 1870; been Master Cumberland Lodge 8, Master Corinthian
Lodge 414, High Priest Cumberland Chapter I, Eminent Commander Nashville
Commandery I, Grand High Priest, 1873; Grand President Order of High Priesthood,
1871-72; Grand Commander Knights Templar, 1879; Grand Master of Masons, 1879.
Was Major of Engineers C. S. A. Has been City Engineer of Nashville since 1869.
Address—Nashville.
FREEMAN, COLLIN HOBBS..Master Mason, Cumberland Lodge 8, Nashville, March 26, 1857; Royal Arch Mason,
Lafayette Chapter 4, Columbia, October 22, 1859; Knight Templar, St. Owens
Commandery 2, Macon, Georgia, March 2, 1865; received Order of High Priesthood,
Nashville, November 9, 1870; been Master Cumberland Lodge 8, Master Corinthian
Lodge 414, High Priest Cumberland Chapter I, Eminent Commander Nashville
Commandery I, Grand High Priest, 1873; Grand President Order of High Priesthood,
1871-72; Grand Commander Knights Templar, 1879; Grand Master of Masons, 1879.
Was Major of Engineers C. S. A. Has been City Engineer of Nashville since 1869.
Address—Nashville.
Merchant.
Born in Nashville, April 7, 1851. Married.
Master Mason, Cumberland Lodge 8, August 19, 1873; Royal Arch Mason,
Cumberland Chapter I, February 5, 1875; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I,
July 3, 1876.
Address—Nashville.
FREEMAN, ROBERT ROSS..Master Mason, Cumberland Lodge 8, August 19, 1873; Royal Arch Mason,
Cumberland Chapter I, February 5, 1875; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I,
July 3, 1876.
Address—Nashville.
Dentist.
Born Nashville, May 15, 1845. Married.
Master Mason, Cumberland Lodge 8, November 30, 1866; Royal Arch Mason,
Cumberland Chapter I, May 7, 1873; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, July
7, 1874; been Senior Deacon, Junior Warden and Master of Lodge, Junior Warden of
Commandery.
Address—Nashville.
FRIERSON, JOHN DAWSON..Master Mason, Cumberland Lodge 8, November 30, 1866; Royal Arch Mason,
Cumberland Chapter I, May 7, 1873; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, July
7, 1874; been Senior Deacon, Junior Warden and Master of Lodge, Junior Warden of
Commandery.
Address—Nashville.
Merchant.
Unmarried.
Master Mason, Euphemia Lodge 195, in 1878; Royal Arch Mason, King Cyrus
Chapter 107; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, March 31, 1881.
Address—Nashville.
FRITH, JAMES HENRY..Master Mason, Euphemia Lodge 195, in 1878; Royal Arch Mason, King Cyrus
Chapter 107; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, March 31, 1881.
Address—Nashville.
Merchant.
Born Williamson County, September 10, 1826. Married.
Master Mason, Claiborne Lodge 293, in 1861; Royal Arch Mason, Cumberland
Chapter I, July 9, 1868; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, September 3,
1872.
Address—Nashville.
FRITH, JAMES HINTON..Master Mason, Claiborne Lodge 293, in 1861; Royal Arch Mason, Cumberland
Chapter I, July 9, 1868; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, September 3,
1872.
Address—Nashville.
Merchant.
Born in Nashville, April 13, 1858.
Master Mason, Phoenix Lodge 131; Royal Arch Mason, Cumberland Chapter I; Knight
Templar, Nashville Commandery I, May 22, 1882.
Address—Nashville.
FRIZZELL, JOHN..Master Mason, Phoenix Lodge 131; Royal Arch Mason, Cumberland Chapter I; Knight
Templar, Nashville Commandery I, May 22, 1882.
Address—Nashville.
Lawyer. [Entry includes engraved portrait]
Born Bedford County, September 9, 1829. Married.
Master Mason, Cumberland Lodge 8, December 21, 1850; Royal Arch Mason,
Cumberland Chapter I, April 27, 1852; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I,
December 17, 1852; been Master of Lodge, Grand lecturer, Junior Grand Warden,
Deputy Grand Master and Grand Master of Masons; Grand Secretary and Grand
Recorder of Grand Lodge, Chapter and Commandery many years; Grand High Priest
of Grand Chapter, Grand Commander of Grand Commandery, General Grand High
Priest of the General Grand Chapter of the United States, Grand President Order of
High Priesthood. 33rd degree ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite.
Address—Nashville.
FULLER, CHARLES ARNOLD..Master Mason, Cumberland Lodge 8, December 21, 1850; Royal Arch Mason,
Cumberland Chapter I, April 27, 1852; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I,
December 17, 1852; been Master of Lodge, Grand lecturer, Junior Grand Warden,
Deputy Grand Master and Grand Master of Masons; Grand Secretary and Grand
Recorder of Grand Lodge, Chapter and Commandery many years; Grand High Priest
of Grand Chapter, Grand Commander of Grand Commandery, General Grand High
Priest of the General Grand Chapter of the United States, Grand President Order of
High Priesthood. 33rd degree ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite.
Address—Nashville.
Printer and Publisher.
Born Springfield, New York, August 25, 1816. Married.
Master Mason, Columbia Lodge 31, January 7, 1842; Royal Arch Mason, Lafayette
Chapter 4, in 1842; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, December 22, 1848.
Filled all the offices in all the subordinate Bodies; was four times Eminent
Commander of Nashville Commandery; was Grand Master, Grand High Priest and
was the first Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Tennessee. From 1852
until his death he was Secretary of all the Grand Bodies. Had received the 33d degree
of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite. Died June 5, 1868.
FULLER, CHARLES LEWIS..Master Mason, Columbia Lodge 31, January 7, 1842; Royal Arch Mason, Lafayette
Chapter 4, in 1842; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, December 22, 1848.
Filled all the offices in all the subordinate Bodies; was four times Eminent
Commander of Nashville Commandery; was Grand Master, Grand High Priest and
was the first Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Tennessee. From 1852
until his death he was Secretary of all the Grand Bodies. Had received the 33d degree
of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite. Died June 5, 1868.
Superintendent South Nashville Street Railroad.
Born Columbia, March 12, 1843. Married.
Master Mason, Cumberland Lodge 8, about 1865; Royal Arch Mason, King Cyrus
Chapter 107, February 11, 1875; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, April 7,
1876; been Scribe of Chapter.
Address—Nashville.
GAINES, FRANK WHARTON..Master Mason, Cumberland Lodge 8, about 1865; Royal Arch Mason, King Cyrus
Chapter 107, February 11, 1875; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, April 7,
1876; been Scribe of Chapter.
Address—Nashville.
Merchant.
Married.
Master Mason, Corinthian Lodge 414, June 27, 1871; Royal Arch Mason, King Cyrus
Chapter 107, June 29, 1875; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, September 19,
1876.
Address—Nashville.
GAINES, THOMAS MORTIMER.Master Mason, Corinthian Lodge 414, June 27, 1871; Royal Arch Mason, King Cyrus
Chapter 107, June 29, 1875; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, September 19,
1876.
Address—Nashville.
Clerk.
Born Nashville, September 3, 1852. Unmarried.
Master Mason, Corinthian Lodge 414, May 8, 1880; Royal Arch Mason, King Cyrus
Chapter 107, September 28, 1880; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I,
December 10, 1880.
Address—Nashville.
GARNER, JOHN EWING..Master Mason, Corinthian Lodge 414, May 8, 1880; Royal Arch Mason, King Cyrus
Chapter 107, September 28, 1880; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I,
December 10, 1880.
Address—Nashville.
Lawyer.
Born Nashville, May 4, 1821. Married.
Created a Knight Templar in Nashville Commandery I, 1852. Was a member of
Tennessee Legislature, lower house, 1861-62. Member of the Constitutional
Convention of 1870. Has been Judge of the Arbitration Court appointed to aid the
Supreme Court in clearing its docket.
Address—Springfield.
GARRETT, JOHN BERRY..Created a Knight Templar in Nashville Commandery I, 1852. Was a member of
Tennessee Legislature, lower house, 1861-62. Member of the Constitutional
Convention of 1870. Has been Judge of the Arbitration Court appointed to aid the
Supreme Court in clearing its docket.
Address—Springfield.
Clerk.
Born Davidson County, October 7, 1854. Married.
Master Mason, Western Star Lodge 9, February 15, 1876; Royal Arch Mason, King
Cyrus Chapter 107, April 21, 1880; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I,
December 15, 1880; affiliated with Phoenix Lodge 131; been Junior and Senior
Deacon of Lodge, Secretary of Chapter.
Address—Nashville.
GIBSON, JOSEPH F..Master Mason, Western Star Lodge 9, February 15, 1876; Royal Arch Mason, King
Cyrus Chapter 107, April 21, 1880; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I,
December 15, 1880; affiliated with Phoenix Lodge 131; been Junior and Senior
Deacon of Lodge, Secretary of Chapter.
Address—Nashville.
Clerk.
Was a member of Sequoyah Lodge 131, and Cumberland Chapter I; Knight Templar,
Nashville Commandery I, July 8, 1858; filled nearly every office in Lodge and
Chapter. Dimitted October 20, 1859, and removed to Memphis and died there.
GIERS, CARL CASPER..Nashville Commandery I, July 8, 1858; filled nearly every office in Lodge and
Chapter. Dimitted October 20, 1859, and removed to Memphis and died there.
Photographer.
Born Bonn, Prussia, April 28, 1828. Married.
Master Mason, Cumberland Lodge 8, in 1857; Knight Templar, Nashville
Commandery I, April 28, 1868; was the first Master of Germania Lodge 355, the first
Lodge in Tennessee working in the German language. Member of the Legislature of
1874. Died May 24, 1877.
GILLESPIE, SAMUEL G.
Master Mason, Cumberland Lodge 8, in 1857; Knight Templar, Nashville
Commandery I, April 28, 1868; was the first Master of Germania Lodge 355, the first
Lodge in Tennessee working in the German language. Member of the Legislature of
1874. Died May 24, 1877.
Created a Knight Templar in Nashville Commandery I, October 13, 1853, from
Dyersburg. Non-affiliated.
GLASE, DAVID B..Dyersburg. Non-affiliated.
Machinist.
Created a Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, April 13, 1855.
Address—Nashville.
GOOCH, JAMES THOMAS..Address—Nashville.
Merchant.
Born in Milton, Rutherford County, February 22, 1838. Married.
Master Mason, Smyrna Lodge; Royal Arch Mason, Pythagoras Chapter 23; Knight
Templar, Murfreesboro Commandery 10.
Address—Nashville. .
GOODMAN, FRANK..Master Mason, Smyrna Lodge; Royal Arch Mason, Pythagoras Chapter 23; Knight
Templar, Murfreesboro Commandery 10.
Address—Nashville. .
Principal of Goodman’s Business College.
Born Cleveland, Ohio, December 25, 1854. Married.
Master Mason, Cumberland Lodge 8, January 17, 1878; Royal Arch Mason,
Cumberland Chapter I, December 11, 1880; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery
I, February 9, 1881; been Senior Deacon and Senior Warden of Lodge. Has received
in the Scottish Rite the 16th degree.
Address—Nashville.
GOWDEY, THOMAS.
Master Mason, Cumberland Lodge 8, January 17, 1878; Royal Arch Mason,
Cumberland Chapter I, December 11, 1880; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery
I, February 9, 1881; been Senior Deacon and Senior Warden of Lodge. Has received
in the Scottish Rite the 16th degree.
Address—Nashville.
Born in Castlewellan, County Down, Ireland, August 29, 1795.
Master Mason, Castlewellan, County Down, Ireland, 194 (changed from 987), July 11,
1812; Royal Arch Mason and Knight Templar at same time and place. Came to
United States December 22, 1818, landing at Charleston, South Carolina. Removed
to Nashville November 1827. “Was the oldest son of a Master Mason about to leave
on military service in a Royal Regiment Artillery, and for these reasons was made a
Master Mason at the age of seventeen years.”
Dead.
GRAHAM, JOHN..Master Mason, Castlewellan, County Down, Ireland, 194 (changed from 987), July 11,
1812; Royal Arch Mason and Knight Templar at same time and place. Came to
United States December 22, 1818, landing at Charleston, South Carolina. Removed
to Nashville November 1827. “Was the oldest son of a Master Mason about to leave
on military service in a Royal Regiment Artillery, and for these reasons was made a
Master Mason at the age of seventeen years.”
Dead.
Steamboat Captain.
Born at Castle Douglass, Scotland, February 12, 1806.
Master Mason, Cumberland Lodge 8, December 23, 1834; Royal Arch Mason,
Cumberland Chapter I, 1839; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, September
10, 1849. Died at Washington, Arkansas, in 1867.
GRANT, CHARLES..Master Mason, Cumberland Lodge 8, December 23, 1834; Royal Arch Mason,
Cumberland Chapter I, 1839; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, September
10, 1849. Died at Washington, Arkansas, in 1867.
Blacksmith.
Born Fifeshire, Scotland.
Affiliated with Nashville Commandery I, January 16, 1868.
GRAY, JOHN..Affiliated with Nashville Commandery I, January 16, 1868.
Civil Engineer.
Born in Campbell County, Kentucky, September 14, 1821.
Master Mason, Robert Burns Lodge 163, Newport, Kentucky; Royal Arch Mason,
Cumberland Chapter I, May 11, 1859; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I,
July 7, 1859. Dimitted, 1861.
GRAY, MARK..Master Mason, Robert Burns Lodge 163, Newport, Kentucky; Royal Arch Mason,
Cumberland Chapter I, May 11, 1859; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I,
July 7, 1859. Dimitted, 1861.
Civil Engineer.
Created a Knight Templar in Nashville Commandery I, November 22, 1847. Dimitted
December 17, 1852.
GRIGSBY, JAMES..December 17, 1852.
Merchant.
Born Booneville, Missouri, September 18, 1848. Married.
Master Mason, Phoenix Lodge 131, February 26, 1875; Royal Arch Mason, King
Cyrus Chapter 107, June 29, 1875; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, August 29,
1876; been Senior Deacon, Junior and Senior Warden of Lodge; Principal Sojourner, Captain
of Host and High Priest of Chapter, Warder of Commandery. Died at Nashville, November
18, 1881.
Knights of Templar H - M
Master Mason, Phoenix Lodge 131, February 26, 1875; Royal Arch Mason, King
Cyrus Chapter 107, June 29, 1875; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, August 29,
1876; been Senior Deacon, Junior and Senior Warden of Lodge; Principal Sojourner, Captain
of Host and High Priest of Chapter, Warder of Commandery. Died at Nashville, November
18, 1881.
The Register of Names with Biographical Sketches of the Knights Templar of Tennessee was transcribed and contributed by Kathy Lauder, editor of the Nashville Historical Newsletter. Published at nashvillehistory.blogspot.com with permission of Ms. Lauder.
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