ALONG OLD CHERRY STREET

 

By Frank P. Hume, 1912

Nashville Banner, 9/14/1912

The sale of the Hume property on the Southeast corner of Fourth Avenue North and Commerce Street marks the passing from that part of the city of the last of those families, who lived on old Cherry Street in ante-bellum days and in the years immediately following the war. 

The writer refers to that part of Fourth Avenue lying between Church and Broad Streets. It is called Fourth Avenue, North, now; in the old days it was known as Cherry Street. And within this block some of Nashville's most prominent people have lived, nearly all of whom have descendants now residing in this city. Beginning at Broad Street on the East side of Fourth Avenue and going North, the house now numbered 116 was the property of Mr. Andrew Anderson, where he and his family lived for many years. Mr. Anderson had for a long time an iron foundry on Cherry, just south of Broad Street, a large two-story frame structure, which was torn down in recent years. Numbers 118 and 120 were occupied by the families of Messrs. Miller and H. C. Hensley, who were descendants of Mr. Anderson. 

The frame building immediately North of the preceding house was occupied by the Hensley family previous to the war. 

At number 134, many years ago, lived the Eastman family. There the elder Eastman died while he was prominent in newspapers circles in ante-bellum times, being at the head of the Union and American. Mr. J. H. Collins and family lived in this house for quite a long period after the war. 

Number 136, of late years known as the Old Woman's Home, was previously the property of Mr. Ben S. Weller, who lived and reared a large family there. And inscription cut in the stone over the front door-way of this house states: "B. S. Weller, A. D. 1839." Mr. Weller kept a tinware establishment on Broad Street on the Northwest corner of the alley between College and Cherry Streets. He was a strong union man, and his home was a favorite resort of union sympathizers. There Parson William G. Brownlow sometimes stopped, when he would visit Nashville.

THE OLD HUME PLACE

Number 138, on the South side of Commerce Street, has been the property of the Hume family for sixty years. There Mr. John K. Hume lived until his death in 1865, and his family has since occupied the old home. Mr. Hume was in the dry goods business and afterwards the auction business, on College Street. 

On the same side of Cherry Street, immediately north of Cumberland Alley, now Commerce Street, stood the old Walker House, which was torn away to make room for Commerce Street. This was the home of William Walker, known as "the grey-eyed man of destiny," whose romantic history, and untimely end, is familiar to many of the older citizens of Nashville. During the war the house was the home of Mr. George W. Thompson of Thompson Brothers, afterward Thompson Brothers and Kelley. Later Mr. John Miller McKee and family had their residence here for a number of years. A part of the site of the old Walker House is now occupied by a marble establishment. 

Number 146 and 148 is a double house which was erected by Stretch and Forbes, the druggists, who had their place of business on the northwest corner of College and Union Street, now occupied by the Page & Sims Company. The site of 146 and 148 was previously occupied by the Church of Rev. Mr. Ferguson. Mr. Ferguson who was said to have been a brilliant orator, and a man of much personal magnetism, was a Campbellite (that is and obsolete word now but it used to be Campbellite, and as this sketch is largely about old names and old people I take the liberty to use it in this connection) but he became a convert to Spiritism or Spiritualism, and most of his flock went with him into the new faith. The church was totally destroyed by fire early one morning, about the year 1857. The site of the Cumberland Presbyterian Publishing House and Williams Printing establishment was formerly occupied by the residence of Mr. K. J. Morris. Mr. Morris was a prominent wholesale grocery merchant doing business on North Market Street and was the first Mayor of Nashville, after the overthrow of the Alden Ring and the passing of the city through the receivership of Mr. John M. Bass. The double dwelling house which was merged in the building now used by the Tennessean was used for rental purposes and the writer has no information as to its original ownership.

OLD ACKLEN HOME

The residence that stood upon the ground now occupied by the Bruce Building was the property of Mrs. Acklen, who lived there many years ago, afterwards until the time of its demolition it was rented to various tenants. 

Upon the southeast corner of Cherry and Church Streets was located the old McNairy residence, with its long porticos on the west and north sides of the building, and its numerous Corinthian columns embellished at their top with quaint dragon's heads. 

The building was used as the post office by the government during the war, and inside of a small window at the eastern end of the house the writer remembers first seeing our venerable and distinguished fellow-citizen, Mr. Joseph S. Carels selling postage stamps. At the lower end of the old residence, Mr. R. H. Singleton had a news depot, where, for several years, he did a thriving business. After the removal of the post office to the corner of North Cherry and Cedar streets the McNairy House was converted into "The Dollar Store." Later it was torn down to make way for the American building, which finally gave way to the First National Bank building. 

On the west side of Cherry Street, just north of Broad, the first number is 119, which was the residence of Capt. William Stockell. The old building stands without change, as well as the store and shop where Capt. Stockell carried on his business and was also chief of the fire department.

HOME OF JAMES ROBERTSON

No. 129 was the property of Mr. James Robertson, the founder of Nashville. There his son, Felix, afterwards Dr. Felix Robertson, as born. [correction: At the time that Felix Robertson was born the town of Nashville had not yet been laid out and Robertson did not own this lot. Felix was probably born at Freeland's Station.] He is said to have been the first male child born in Nashville. Dr. Robinson [Robertson] lived to an advanced age and died in the old home. His daughter, Mrs. Tom Smith, also lived there many years, and immediately following the war it was the home for a long time of the family of Mr. Blount Dortch. 

The building is now partially used for business purposes. Upon the southern part of the lot has been erected the Pentecostal Tabernacle and Trevecca College. 

No. 141, on the southwest corner of Commerce Street, the writer remembers only as used for rental purposes, but understands that at one time it was the home of Gen. Zollicoffer. 

The site of the Lyric Theatre was formerly occupied by a two-story frame structure which was the home of Mrs. Claiborne. Her daughter, Mrs. McCall, lived in the adjoining house on the south, now No. 147, and living with Mrs. McCall were here two married daughters , Mrs. Alexine (P. P.) Peck and Mrs. Myra (Joseph) Wheeless. The next house to the south was the property of Miss Aline McCall, the residence on the northwest corner of Cumberland Alley being the home of Mrs. Sallie (Hugh) McCrea. All of these four buildings have vanished save No. 147. 

Number 157 was many years ago the home of Messrs. James B. and Thomas D. Craighead. Afterward this residence was occupied by Dr. Reed, father of Mrs. Robert Frazer ad Mrs. Tyler Calhoun. 

The location of the Steger Building was formerly occupied by the residence and office of Dr. Buchanan. Mrs. Bradford afterward lived in the residence, while the office was occupied by Drs. T. A. and W. A. Atchison.

SANDY CARTER HOME

No. 167 was for a long time the home of Mr. Sandy Carter and family. Mr. Carter had his place of business for many years on the south side of Union Street, between College and Cherry Streets. The residence passed into the possession of the Baptist Sunday School Board. It is now used partly for residence and partly for business purposes, and an office is located on the southern part of the property. Dr. Maddin's office building has been on its present location for many years, but probably the original structure has been considerably remodeled. For a long time it was occupied by Drs. T. L. and J. W. Maddin. Far into the dim past the writer has a vague recollection of an old frame residence that stood upon the site of the Berry Block. About this time, along in the fifties, an afternoon conflagration swept through Church Street and Summer Streets, destroying McCombs & Cornelius' undertaking establishment located upon ground now occupied by the Maxwell House, the Masonic Temple, First Presbyterian Church and probably other buildings. The old frame residence just referred to either went down in this fire or was otherwise demolished. That was the period when the Democrats and Whigs were the two dominant political parties, both struggling for supremacy, and the rivalry between them was intense, strenuous, and bitter. The Democrats constructed a mammoth arch on the lot where the old frame stood, while the Whigs erected on the site of the burned McCombs & Cornelius undertaking establishment a tall pole, pointing heavenward. Capt. Driver ran the stars and stripes to the top of this pole and "Old Glory" fluttered and waved enthusiastically and triumphantly in a Whig breeze. Afterward upon the Berry Block there was erected a chain of small one and two-story structures that were used for business purposes.

ONCE RESIDENCE SECTION

The glory of old Cherry Street as a residence section has departed. The Fourth Avenue of 1912 is very different from the Cherry Street of the forties, fifties and sixties. The heads of all the families that lived there have vanished into the unknown and invisible world. Many of their descendants are still living, some of whom are among the best and sturdiest citizens. The old buildings along this street in their palmy days were elegant residences--the happy homes of bygone years. Some of them have passed away, others stand in the days of their "sere and yellow leaf," gray and weather beaten with the pelting storms of the years--mute and pathetic emblems of former greatness. Somebody should have them photographed, so that they may be preserved to posterity, as in the progress of modern development they must ere long be torn away to make room for business structures. 

This sketch is written partly from memory, partly from information. There are probably errors in some of the statements made. If so, the writer will be glad to be corrected by those who know better. 

The Hume property was transferred to the Salvation Army September 1, and the latter will soon erect their citadel to carry on their great and noble work which they have been conducting patiently and persistently so many years in Nashville and under so many discouraging conditions.

Transcribed by Debie Oeser Cox and originally posted on the Friends of Metro Archives website now defunct.

Tennessee Knights Templar Index

TENNESSEE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR REGISTER
INDEX OF NASHVILLE MEMBERS
Note: List includes all those who had connections to Nashville. Some were members of lodges
in other cities, but came to Nashville because their community did not have a Knights
Templar commandery; others may have moved in or out of the city during the period in
which they were active in Masonic activities. Further note: "Dimitted" simply means
"resigned."
An asterisk indicates that entry includes engraved portrait and signature.
Surnames A - G
ALBERS, George William. Druggist.
ANDERSON, Adna. Civil Engineer.
ANDERSON, Andrew. ---
ANDERSON, Nehemiah Stout. ---
ANDERSON, Robert Coldwell. Mechanic and County Register.
ANDERSON, Thompson. Merchant.
ANDREWS, Mark L. ---
ARMSTRONG, William Evermond. Photographer .
ARNOLD, James F. ---
ATCHISON, Thomas Archer. Physician.
ATWELL, William Henry. Merchant.
BAILEY, Daniel Horry. Merchant.
BAIRD, Alexander J. Minister of the Gospel.
BALDWIN, James W. ---
BARNES, Bartley M. ---
BARNES, George Washington. Farmer.
BENEKE, William Fredrich. Carpenter.
BIBB, D. Porter. ---
BLACKIE, George Stodart. A.M., M.D., Ph.D. *
BLANTON, Mitchell Long. ---
BLUME, Frank Leonidas. Manufacturer.
BOSTICK, Hardin Perkins. ---
BOSTICK, James Alfred. Farmer.
BRANSFORD, Robert Craton. Book-keeper.
BROOKS, John Northrop. Railroad Passenger and Ticket Agent.
BUDD, Edward Gowen. Cotton Merchant.
BURNEY, Ewin. Lawyer.
BURTON, Hardy Murfree. Lawyer.
BUTTERFIELD, William Charles. Insurance Agent.
CAHILL, Frank P. Insurance Agent.
CANTRELL, Geo. Michael Deaderick. Merchant/Banker.
CARELS, Joseph Stineford. Clerk.
CARTWRIGHT, William Thompson. Book-keeper.
CASTELLO, Vincenzo. Merchant.
CASWELL, Daniel Haskell. Mill Contractor.
CHASE, Irvine Keith. Insurance Agent.
CHRISMAN, George. Stone Mason and Farmer.
CLAIBORNE, Henry Lawrens. Insurance Agent.
CLARKE, William Martin. Physician.
CLEMENTS, Jesse Brazeal. ---
CLOUGH, Joel Barber. Civil Engineer.
COLLIER, William Carter. Merchant.
CONLON, John. Merchant.
COOLEY, Charles Buchanan. Merchant.
COOLEY, Theodore. Bank Cashier.
COOPER, Henry. Lawyer.
CORBETT, Edward Graves. Locomotive Engineer.
COWAN, George Limerick. Merchant.
COX, Thomas H. ---
CRESSEY, E. Harrison. ---
CROCKETT, George Bell. Dry Goods Merchant.
CULLINAN, John Sheenan. Book-keeper.
CURREY, Algernon Sidney. Farmer.
CURRIN, Robert Shipton. ---
CUTLER, Alonzo D. Physician.
DALLAS, Trevanion Barlow. Manufacturer.
DARDEN, John Carr. Merchant.
DASHIELL, John Snyder. Steamboat Captain.
DAVIS, James Bruce. Saddler and Farmer.
DAVISON, George Beaumont. Merchant.
DEGROVE, Michael Ellsworth. ---
DEVEREUX, John H. Railroad Superintendent.
DICKEL, George A. Merchant.
DICKEY, Daniel D. Merchant Miller.
DILLAHUNTY, Edmund. ---
DOBBINS, James Pitts. Merchant.
DONEGAN, George Washington. Jeweler.
DOUGLASS, DeWitt Clinton. ---
DRAKE, E. C. Farmer.
DRAUGHON, Miles Shepherd. Lawyer.
DUGGER, Jonathan Hunt. Merchant.
DULING, Sinnett Albert. Nashville City Recorder.
DUNCAN, William Mason. Stock and Bond Broker.
DUNN, Peter M. ---
EAKIN, Spencer. Merchant.
EASTMAN, Charles Hazen. County Court Clerk.
EASTMAN, John Winston. Bank Teller
EASTMAN, Lewis Robert. Bank Book-keeper.<
EASTMAN, Roger. Bank Teller
EASTMAN, William Edward. Insurance Agent.
EDGAR, John Todd, Jr. ---
EDWARDS, M. C. ---
ELLIOTT, William Yandell. Merchant.
ELY, Jesse. Merchant.
EUBANK, Thomas Madden. Merchant.
EVANS, Robert Frank. Physician.
EVANS, Thomas W. Merchant.
EVE, Duncan. Physician.
FALCONNET, Eugene Frederic. Civil Engineer.
FALL, Joseph Horton. Merchant.
FELTS, James W. Mechanic.
FIELDS, Edwin. Coach Painter.
FITE, Thomas Duncan. Dry Goods Merchant.
FOSTER, Wilbur Fisk. Civil Engineer. *
FREEMAN, Collin Hobbs. Merchant.
FREEMAN, Robert Ross. Dentist.
FRIERSON, John Dawson. Merchant.
FRITH, James Henry. Merchant.
FRITH, James Hinton. Merchant.
FRIZZELL, John. Lawyer. *
FULLER, Charles Arnold. Printer and Publisher.
FULLER, Charles Lewis. Superintendent South Nashville Street Railroad.
GAINES, Frank Wharton. Merchant.
GAINES, Thomas Mortimer. Clerk.
GARNER, John Ewing. Lawyer.
GARRETT, John Berry. Clerk.
GIBSON, Joseph F. Clerk.
GIERS, Carl Casper. Photographer.
GILLESPIE, Samuel G. ---
GLASE, David B. Machinist.
GOOCH, James Thomas. Merchant.
GOODMAN, Frank. Principal of Goodman’s Business College.
GOWDEY, Thomas. --
GRAHAM, John. Steamboat Captain.
GRANT, Charles. Blacksmith.
GRAY, John. Civil Engineer.
GRAY, Mark. Civil Engineer.
GRIGSBY, James. Merchant.<
Surnames H - M
HADDEN, David P. ---
HADDOX, James Bowling. Druggist.
HALL, B. F. ---
HAMILTON, James Fletcher. ---
HAMILTON, John Bell. Farmer and Minister of the Gospel.
HAMILTON, Mortimer. Merchant.
HAMLIN, Theodore Barnabass. Dentist and Apiarian.
HANNER, James Park. Physician.
HARDEMAN, Franklin. Farmer.
HARDEMAN, William D. Cotton Factor.
HARRISON, Horace Hubbard. Lawyer.
HART, Henry. Merchant.
HART, Leonard Keeling. Insurance Agent.
HATCHER, E. H. Minister of the Gospel.
HAWKINS, Lionel. Druggist.
HAYS, Reuben P. Blacksmith.
HEIMAN, Adolphus. Architect.
HENDERSON, Greenville Thomas. Minister of the Gospel and Journalist.
HENDERSON, Samuel. ---
HENKLE, Moses Montgomery. Minister of the Gospel.
HENSLEY, Henry Clay. Merchant.
HICKS, Edward Dickson. Secretary Insurance Company.
HILL, M.R. Lawyer.
HILL, Robert Thomas. Clerk.
HILLMAN, Charles Ellis. Merchant.
HILLMAN, Daniel. Iron Manufacturer.
HILLMAN, Thomas Tennessee. Manufacturer.
HOCKERSMITH, E. S. ---
HOFF, George. Butcher.
HOLLOWELL, Frank. Physician.
HOLT, Isaac B. ---
HOPKINS, Asa. Dentist and Gauger.
HORN, Williamson Hartley. Painter.
HORNE, Edwin A. ---
HOWARD, Edward. Merchant.
HOWELL, Joseph Toy. Bank Cashier.
HOWELL, Morton Boyte. Lawyer. *
HOWELL, Robert Boyte Crawford. Baptist Minister.
HOWELL, Robert Henry. Merchant.
HOWERTON, Christopher Leander. Merchant.
HUGHES, Archelaus M. Lawyer.
HUGHES, Archelaus. Farmer.
HULL, John M. Clerk.
HUNTER, William G. J. Physician.
HUNTINGDON, Jonathan. Minister of the Gospel.
HURLEY, Amos Herndon, Jr. Merchant
IRVINE, James Caviness. Farmer and Stock Dealer.
JACKSON, Calvin M. Banker.
JENKINS, George Washington. Lumber Merchant & Furniture Manufacturer.
JOHNSON, Joseph H. Merchant.
JOHNSON, R. W. General U. S. Army.
JOHNSON, William Allen. Cotton Factor.
JOHNSTON, Andrew. Farmer.
JONES, John B. ---
JONES, Samuel Emlyn. Iron Founder.
JONES, Samuel H. ---
JONES, W.H. ---
JONES, Young B. ---
KEESEE, Franklin Pierce. Book-keeper.
KELLY, Edward. Coal Dealer.
KELLY, Thomas Joseph. Printer.
KERR, A.H. Minister of the Gospel.
KIRKPATRICK, J.D. Minister of the Gospel.
KIRKPATRICK, Sumner. Merchant.
KNIGHT, William Asbury. Farmer.
KNIGHT, William Benjamin. Trader.
LAPSLEY, Robert A. Minister of the Gospel.
LAUGHINGHOUSE, George W. ---
LAW, Alfred James. Machinist.
LEONARD, Thomas B. Roll Turner & Bar Mill Turner.
LESUEUR, Olive Sallee. Contractor.
LOCHERT, C.H. ---
LONGHURST, Charles Day. Carriage Manufacturer.
LOWE, William Bowling. Lawyer.
LUMSDEN, George. Merchant.
LUMSDEN, James. Merchant.
LYTLE, Frank Henderson. Farmer.
MALONE, Thomas H. Lawyer.
MANEES, George Washington. Physician.
MARSHALL, John. Lawyer.
MARTIN, William L. Lawyer.
MARTIN, William Pitt. Lawyer.
MAXEY, Powhatan Wooldridge. Merchant.
MAXWELL, Anthony Liggett. Contractor.
MAYFIELD, Sutherland Shannon. Physician.
McCARTHY, William Marshall. Bank Cashier.
McCLELLAND, James Whaley. Machinist.
McCLELLAND, John. Retired Merchant. *
McCOMB, James Robertson. Cabinet-maker.
McCOMBS, William H. Physician.
McCONNELL, Herschel V. Druggist.
McCORMACK, William James. Photographer.
McCULLOCH, Thomas. Merchant.
McELRATH, Hugh McD. ---
McFADDEN, John Wesley. Merchant.
McFALL, James Knox Polk. ---
McGAHEY, T. B. Teacher and Justice of the Peace.
McGONIGAL, James. Carpenter.
McGREW, John. Merchant.
McGUIRE, James. Merchant
McINTOSH, John. Farmer.
MERIDITH, Thomas H. ---
MILLER, John Waddle. Farmer.
MITCHELL, B. F. ---
MITCHELL, Robert Andrew. Merchant.
MITCHELL, Samuel. ---
MONTGOMERY, Robert Strong. Merchant, Farmer and Banker.
MOORE, James Quinn. Merchant.
MORGAN, William Henry. Dental Surgeon.
MORRIS, John Bunyan. Chief Telegraph Operator.
MORRIS, Thomas Owen. Merchant.
MORROW, William. Manufacturer.
MORTON, John H. ---
MORTON, John Watson. Physician.
MOULTON, Frank. Merchant.
Surnames N - S
NELSON, Anson. Printer, Publisher and Editor.
NELSON, William A. Minister of the Gospel.
NICHOL, Bradford. Merchant.
NORMAN, Felix Grundy. ---
NORRIS, George Dashiell. Physician.
NORTHCOTT, Robert Sanders. Editor.
NORVELL, Joseph. Printer.
NUNNALLY, William A. ---
O’CONNOR, Matthew. Locomotive Engineer.
OGDEN, John W. ---
ORR, Robert. Merchant.
ORR, William Frederick. Merchant.
OTEY, James Hervey. Episcopal Bishop of Tennessee.
OVERTON, John. Farmer.
OWEN, George Henry. Merchant.
PALMER, Joseph Benjamin. Lawyer. *
PARKES, Joseph Leonard. Bank Cashier>
PARKES, Leonard. Cotton Factor and Commission Merchant.
PARSONS, Joseph. ---
PATTON, Jo. B. Merchant.
PEARL, Dyer. Banker and Broker.
PEDEN, Charles Wesley. Merchant.
PENDLETON, Edward. ---
PENNEBAKER, Edwin Ruthven. Merchant.
PERKINS, Peter A. Physician.
PERKINS, Philip Gaspard Stiver. Lawyer.
PERKINS, Thomas Feam, Jr. ---
PILCHER, Matthew Barrow. Merchant.
PILCHER, Merritt Scott. Merchant and Steamboat Captain.br> PILLOW, John A. ---
PLUMMER, Theodore. Merchant.
POLK, James Knox. Book-keeper.
POLK, John Horace. Bank Book-keeper.
POLK, Lucius Junius. Planter.
POOLE, Rodney. Photographer.
PORTER, James Armstrong. Merchant.
PORTER, Thomas Addison. Merchant.
PORTER, William. Merchant.
POWELL, Benjamin Davis. Merchant.
QUINTARD, CHARLES TODD. Episcopal Bishop of Tennessee.
RAINS, JOHN. Minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
RAMSEY, FRANCIS ALEXANDER. Physician.
RAMSEY, SAMUEL McCASLIN. Farmer.
RANDALL, WILLIAM THADDEUS. Merchant.
RAY, JOHN E. R. Lawyer.
READ, JOHN C. ---
REED, WILEY MARTIN. Minister.
RICHARDS, WILLIAM VIGORS. Officer, United States Army.
RICHARDSON, JAMES A. Manufacturer.
RICHARDSON, S. P. Minister of the Gospel.
ROCHE, FRANCIS GURNEY. Clerk.
ROOK, THOMAS CAMPBELL. Pattern Maker.
ROSS, HORACE CARDWELL. Insurance Agent.
ROWEN, WILLIAM MITCHELL. Merchant Tailor.
ROWLAND, DeWITT CLINTON. Civil Engineer.
SANDS, JOHN EDWIN. Railroad Conductor.
SARTAIN, LARKIN RUFUS. Locomotive Engineer.
SAWYER, JAMES GREEN. Superintendent of Car Dept., NC&St.L Railway.
SCALES, DAVID CAMPBELL. Merchant.
SCOTT, JAMES D. ---
SEABURY, JOHN MUMFORD. ---
SEARCY, ROBERT THOMAS. Physician.
SEAY, GEORGE WHARTON. Secretary & Treasurer, Nashville & Decatur Railroad.
SHAPARD, WILLIAM BOOKER. ---
SHAW, SETH L. Artist.
SHEFFIELD, HENRY. Physician.
SHEPHERD, JOSEPH HENRY. Merchant.
SIEFERLE, GEORGE. Merchant.
SLATER, EDWARD CARLISLE. Minister of the Gospel.
SMITH, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN. Railroad Conductor.
SMITH, GRANVILLE PHYSIC. Physician.
SMITH, HORACE CUSHING. Bank Teller
SMITH, JOSIAH, Jr. Salesman.
SMITH, PLEASANT ANDREW. Farmer.
SMITH, WILLIAM CRAWFORD. Architect
SPURR, MARCUS ANTONIUS. Manufacturer.
STAHLMAN, EDWARD BUSHROD. Stock Yard President and Cotton Manufacturer.
STANLEY, LEWIS ROBERT. Merchant.
STARK, JOSEPH CARTER. Lawyer.
STEELE, JAMES. ---
STEWART, ROBERT. Farmer.
STEWART, WILLIAM. Blacksmith.
STOCKELL, WILLIAM. Chief of Fire Department.
STONE, JESSE MADISON. Physician.
STOUT, SAMUEL HOLLINGSWORTH. Physician.
Surnames T - Z
TANNEHILL, WILKINS. Author.
TAVEL, ALBERT BENJAMIN. Stationer and Publisher.
TAYLOR, EDWARD. Clerk.
TAYLOR, JOHN THOMAS WASHINGTON. Physician.
TAYLOR, LYTTON. Lawyer.
THEUS, FRANCIS DELESLINE. Farmer.
THOMA, WILLIAM ALBERT. Lawyer and Editor.
THOMAS, ABEDNEGO STEPHENS. Bank Cashier.
THOMAS, ATHA. Lawyer.
THOMAS, JACOB LITTON. Merchant.
THOMAS, TOWNSEND A. Merchant.
THOMPSON, RICHARD HARVEY. Salesman.
THOMPSON, HUGH CATHART. Architect.
THOMPSON, ROBERT. Manufacturer.
THORNBURG, D. G. ---
THURMAN, CHARLES. Merchant.
TOMES, CHARLES. Minister of the Gospel.
TOWLER, JOSEPH MEGOWAN. Physician.
WALKER, CALVIN HARVEY. Physician.
WALL, CHARLES FLEMING. Dealer in Stoves and Tinware.
WALLACE, WILLIAM JOSEPH. Merchant.
WARNER, JAMES CARTWRIGHT. Manufacturer.
WASHINGTON, WILLIAM HUNTER. Lawyer.
WEAKLEY, HICKMAN. Farmer.
WEAKLEY, THOMAS PORTER. Real Estate Agent.
WELLS, GEORGE HENRY. Superintendent of Gas Works.
WEST, JOSEPH BURRUSS. Minister of the Gospel.
WEST, STEPHEN. ---
WHEAT, JOHN THOMAS. Minister of the Gospel.
WHEELER, E. D. Physician.
WHITON, WILLIAM HENRY. Railroad Conductor.
WILLARD, EDWARD. Merchant.
WILLIAMS, ALBERT SMILEY. Criminal Court Clerk.
WILLIAMS, WILLIS GENADEOUS. Merchant.
WING, CHARLES T. ---
WOODARD, JOHN. Farmer, Lawyer, and Merchant.
WOOLDRIDGE, ANDREW J. ---
YOUNG, ROBERT ANDERSON, D.D. Minister of the Gospel Methodist Episcopal Church South
The Index to 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.

The original record is located at Tennessee State Library and Archives.

Tennessee Knights Templar A - G

Tennessee Knights Templar: Nashville Membership to 1883.

from Tennessee Templars: A Register of Names with Biographical Sketches of the Knights
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..
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.

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.

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.

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..
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.

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..
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.

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..
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..
Merchant.

Member of Nashville Commandery I.
Address—Nashville.

BAILEY, DANIEL HORRY..
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..
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.

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..
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..
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.

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.

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..

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.

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..
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. .
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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

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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
Insurance Agent.

Born in Brunswick County, Virginia, March 21, 1819.
Created a Knight Templar in Nashville Commandery I, May 25, 1847.

CLARKE, WILLIAM MARTIN..
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.

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..
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. .
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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.

Created a Knight Templar in Nashville Commandery I, August 23, 1866. Dimitted
[sic] March 22, 1867, and removed to Montreal, Canada.

CRESSEY, E. HARRISON.

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..
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..
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.

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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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.

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..
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..
Merchant..

Member of Nashville Commandery I.
Address—Nashville.

DICKEY, DANIEL D..
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.

Created a Knight Templar in Nashville Commandery I, December 5, 1851, from
Maury County. Non-affiliated.

DOBBINS, JAMES PITTS..
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..
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.

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..
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..
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..
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..
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..

Created a Knight Templar in Nashville Commandery I, August 24, 1866. Dimitted
November 21, 1867, and removed to California.

EAKIN, SPENCER..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..

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.

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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
Physician.

Married.
Created a Knight Templar in Nashville Commandery I, April 7, 1882.
Address—Nashville.

FALCONNET, EUGENE FREDERIC..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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.
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..
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..
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..
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..
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.

Created a Knight Templar in Nashville Commandery I, October 13, 1853, from
Dyersburg. Non-affiliated.

GLASE, DAVID B..
Machinist.

Created a Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, April 13, 1855.
Address—Nashville.

GOOCH, JAMES THOMAS..
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..
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.

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..
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..
Blacksmith.

Born Fifeshire, Scotland.
Affiliated with Nashville Commandery I, January 16, 1868.

GRAY, JOHN..
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..
Civil Engineer.

Created a Knight Templar in Nashville Commandery I, November 22, 1847. Dimitted
December 17, 1852.

GRIGSBY, JAMES..
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.

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Tennessee Knights Templar: Nashville Membership to 1883.

from Tennessee Templars: A Register of Names with Biographical Sketches of the Knights
Templar of Tennessee and Brief Histories of the Grand and subordinate Commanderies
by James Daniel Richardson. Nashville: Robert H. Howell & Co., 1883.

Surnames H - M

HADDEN, DAVID P.

Created a Knight Templar in Nashville Commandery I, March 16, 1860.
Address—Memphis.

HADDOX, JAMES BOWLING..
Druggist.

Born Maury County, May 22, 1847.
Master Mason, Phoenix Lodge 131, February, 1872; Royal Arch Mason, King Cyrus
Chapter, 107, 1874; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, June 29, 1874; been
Senior Deacon and Junior Warden of Lodge, Senior Warden of Commandery. Died at
Nashville, November 18, 1879.

HALL, B. F.

Affiliated with Nashville Commandery I, September 30, 1847. Dimitted April 18,
1850.

HAMILTON, JAMES FLETCHER.

Born Lexington, Kentucky, September 3, 1828.
Master Mason, Louisville, Kentucky; Royal Arch Mason, Lexington, Kentucky;
Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery 1, April 2, 1861.

HAMILTON, JOHN BELL..
Farmer and Minister of the Gospel.

Born Davidson County, October 29, 1807.
Created a Knight Templar in Nashville Commandery I, October 10, 1849; been Master
of Lodge. Was Clerk and Master Chancery Court Maury County 1852 to 1857;
Captain in United States Army, 1836, and in Confederate States Army, 1861.
Address—Nashville.

HAMILTON, MORTIMER..
Merchant.

Born Russellville, Kentucky, February 25, 1817. Married.
Master Mason, Cumberland Lodge 8, June 22, 1840; Royal Arch Mason, Cumberland
Chapter I; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, January 31, 1847; been Senior
Warden of Lodge.
Died at Nashville, May 12, 1879.

HAMLIN, THEODORE BARNABASS..
Dentist and Apiarian.

Born Duchess County, New York, June 20, 1810.
Master Mason, Washington Lodge 36, Tuscumbia, Alabama, 1846; Royal Arch
Mason, Cumberland Chapter I, June 11, 1850; Knight Templar, Nashville
Commandery I, May 20, 1851; been Treasurer and Master of Lodge; was the first
Master of Phoenix Lodge 131.
Died February 16, 1871.

HANNER, JAMES PARK..
Physician.

Born Nashville, July 4, 1835. Married.
Master Mason, Hiram Lodge 7, October 1, 1856; Royal Arch Mason, Franklin Chapter
2, June 1857; Knight Templar Nashville Commandery I; charter member of DePayens
Commandery 11; been many times Master of Lodge, High Priest of Chapter, Captain
General and Commander of Commandery, Junior Grand Warden Grand Lodge.
Graduated in medicine March, 1857. Was Captain of Infantry, 1st Tennessee
Regiment; Surgeon of Morton’s Battery, C.S.A.
Address—Franklin.

HARDEMAN, FRANKLIN..
Farmer.

Born in Dickson County, January 22, 1815.
Master Mason, Hiram Lodge 7; Royal Arch Mason, Franklin Chapter 2, 1851; Knight
Templar, Nashville Commandery I, March 9, 1859; been Grand Scribe Grand Chapter.
Member of Tennessee Legislature 1847-8 and 1851-2, from Williamson County. Was
Secretary and Treasurer Tennessee and Alabama Railroad Company and Decatur
Railroad Company.
Dead.

HARDEMAN, WILLIAM D..
Cotton Factor.

Born in Williamson County, August 25, 1833.
Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, August 24, 1860.

HARRISON, HORACE HUBBARD..
Lawyer.

Born in Wilson County, August 7, 1829. Married.
Master Mason, Warren Lodge 125, 1850; Royal Arch Mason, Pythagoras Chapter 23,
1851; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, January 16, 1852; been Master of
Lodge. Member of United States Congress, lower house, from Nashville district.
United States District Attorney for Middle District of Tennessee.
Address—Nashville.

HART, HENRY..
Merchant.

Born Robertson County, November 21, 1822. Married.
Master Mason, Clarksville Lodge 89, 1844; Royal Arch Mason, Clarksville Chapter 3;
Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, March 7, 1872.
Address—Nashville.

HART, LEONARD KEELING..
Insurance Agent.

Born Davidson County, February 2, 1853. Married
Master Mason, Phoenix Lodge 131, May 30, 1874; Royal Arch Mason, King Cyrus
Chapter 107, June 29, 1875; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, April 21,
1880; been Scribe and King of Chapter.
Address—Nashville.

HATCHER, E. H..
Minister of the Gospel.

Created a Knight Templar in Nashville Commandery I, December 2, 1851. Dimitted
December 17, 1852.

HAWKINS, LIONEL..
Druggist.

Born Oxfordshire, England.
Master Mason; Royal Arch Mason; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, April
27, 1853; charter member DeMolay Commandery 3. Died of yellow fever at Memphis
in 1878.

HAYS, REUBEN P..
Blacksmith.

Created a Knight Templar in Nashville Commandery I, March 25, 1848. Died at
Franklin, November, 1879.

HEIMAN, ADOLPHUS..
Architect.

Born in Potsdam, Prussia.
Master Mason, Cumberland Lodge 8, January 31, 1843; Royal Arch Mason,
Cumberland Chapter I; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, June 15, 1847.
Was a Brigadier General in Confederate Army. Died at Jackson, Mississippi, 1863.

HENDERSON, GREENVILLE THOMAS..
Minister of the Gospel and Journalist.

Born Rockingham County, North Carolina, September 28, 1803. Widower.
Master Mason, Olive Branch Lodge 28, Jasper, October, 1828; Royal Arch Mason,
Nashville, about 1840; Knight Templar, Murfreesboro Commandery 10; been Master
of Lodge, High Priest of Chapter, Chaplain of the Grand Lodge; received the Order of
High Priesthood when attending the Grand Chapter, Nashville, about 1850. Has been
a Methodist preacher since 1824.
Address—Murfreesboro.

HENDERSON, SAMUEL.

Born Knox County, October 8, 1804.
Master Mason, Hiram Lodge 7, about 1838; Royal Arch Mason, Franklin Chapter 2,
January 10, 1840; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, February 4, 1848; was
several years High Priest of Chapter. Dimitted in 1849.

HENKLE, MOSES MONTGOMERY..
Minister of the Gospel.

Born Pendleton County, Virginia, March 23, 1798.
Master Mason, Pendleton County, Virginia; Royal Arch Mason, Zanesville, Ohio,
December, 1821; Knight Templar, Lexington, Kentucky, 1843; was a charter member
of Nashville Commandery I; served as Master of three different Lodges, officer of
three Grand Lodges, and member of Grand Encampment of the United States.
Dead.

HENSLEY, HENRY CLAY.
Merchant.

Born Louisville, Kentucky, September 18, 1829. Married.
Master Mason, Phoenix Lodge 131, March 29, 1869; Royal Arch Mason, Cumberland
Chapter I, September 20, 1869; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, February
29, 1872; been Senior Warden and Master of Lodge, High Priest of Chapter,
Generalissimo and Eminent Commander of Commandery; Representative of Grand
Lodge of Utah, and Grand Chapter of Nova Scotia.
Address—Nashville.

HICKS, EDWARD DICKSON..
Secretary Insurance Company.

Born Nashville, June 8, 1831.
Master Mason, Phoenix Lodge 131, July 7, 1853; Royal Arch Mason, Cumberland
Chapter I, January 17, 1855; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, March 19,
1855; been Junior Warden and Master of Lodge, Recorder of Commandery. Dimitted
September 21, 1875.
Address—Nashville.

HILL, M.R..
Lawyer.

Created a Knight Templar in Nashville Commandery I, November 29, 1851, from
West Tennessee. Non-affiliated.

HILL, ROBERT THOMAS..
Clerk.

Born in Nashville, May 22, 1818.
Master Mason, Cumberland Lodge 8, September 24, 1839; Royal Arch Mason,
Cumberland Chapter I, July 1, 1845; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I,
March 11, 1847; was Junior Warden and Master of Lodge. Died December, 1863.

HILLMAN, CHARLES ELLIS..
Merchant..

Born in the State of New Jersey, December 5, 1817.
Master Mason, Cumberland Lodge 8, September 21, 1842; Royal Arch Mason,
Cumberland Chapter I; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, October 29, 1847;
been Junior Warden of Lodge.
Address—Nashville.

HILLMAN, DANIEL..
Iron Manufacturer.

Born in New Jersey, February 3, 1807. Married.
Created a Knight Templar in Nashville Commandery I, May 3, 1848.
Address—Nashville.

HILLMAN, THOMAS TENNESSEE..
Manufacturer.

Created a Knight Templar in Nashville Commandery I, May 1, 1876.
Address—Birmingham, Alabama.

HOCKERSMITH, E. S.

Created a Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, March 19, 1858.

HOFF, GEORGE.
Butcher.

Born Steinweiler, Rheinpfalz, Germany, July 30, 1838. Married.
Master Mason, Germania Lodge 355, July 23, 1869; Royal Arch Mason, Cumberland
Chapter I, May 7, 1873; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, April 3, 1876.
Address—Nashville.

HOLLOWELL, FRANK..
Physician.

Born Rutherford County, March 6, 1838. Married.
Master Mason, Lebanon Lodge, October, 1867; Royal Arch Mason, King Cyrus
Chapter 107, August 23, 1872; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, December 30,
1872.
Address—Nashville.

HOLT, ISAAC B.

Created a Knight Templar in Nashville Commandery I, December 1, 1853, from
McMinnville. Non-affiliated.

HOPKINS, ASA..
Dentist and Gauger.

Born in Abingdon, Virginia, October 3, 1826.
Created a Knight Templar in Nashville Commandery I, April 12, 1867; been High
Priest of Chapter. Was Captain of Virginia Cavalry in Mexican war at age of eighteen.
Since the late war between the States has been in the United States revenue service.
Dimitted 1880.
Address—Springfield.

HORN, WILLIAMSON HARTLEY..
Painter.

Born Lynchburg, Virginia, July 15, 1799.
Master Mason, Cumberland Lodge 8, November 17, 1826; Royal Arch Mason,
Cumberland Chapter I, August 19, 1828; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I,
March 4, 1847. Entered the Grand Lodge as a Past Master 1842. In 1844 was elected
Grand Treasurer Grand Lodge; in 1850 Grand Treasurer Grand Chapter; in 1859
Grand Treasurer Grand Commandery, which positions he held to date of his death.
Was Alderman 3d Ward of Nashville 1845-6, 1852, 1856, 1859-60. Was Mayor of
Nashville 1853.
Died March 8, 1870.

HORNE, EDWIN A.

Born April 1, 1821.
Master Mason, Cumberland Lodge 8, October 22, 1844; Royal Arch Mason,
Cumberland Chapter I; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, January 15, 1850.
Died August 10, 1866.

HOWARD, EDWARD..
Merchant.

Master Mason, Clarksville Lodge 89; Royal Arch Mason, Clarksville Chapter 3;
Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, October 4, 1851; been Junior and Senior
Grand Warden of Grand Lodge.
Dead.

HOWELL, JOSEPH TOY..
Bank Cashier.

Born Richmond, Virginia, May 26, 1853. Married.
Master Mason, Phoenix Lodge 131, March 9, 1876; Royal Arch Mason, King Cyrus
Chapter 107, October 10, 1876; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, April 11,
1878; been Junior Warden and Master of Lodge, Junior Warden of Commandery.
Address—Nashville.

HOWELL, MORTON BOYTE..
Lawyer. [Entry includes engraved portrait.]

Born Norfolk, Virginia, October 2, 1834. Married.
Master Mason, Richmond Lodge 10, March 3, 1857; Royal Arch Mason, Lafayette
Chapter, May, 1858; Knight Templar, Richmond Commandery 2, May 20, 1858—all
at Richmond, Virginia; affiliated with Nashville Commandery I, October, 1858; been
Master of Lodge, High Priest two Chapters, Eminent Commander of Commandery
four times, Senior Grand Warden Grand Lodge, Grand Commander of Knights
Templar, President of Convention of Order of High Priesthood, Grand Recorder Grand
Commandery from 1875 to date. Mayor of Nashville one term. Clerk and Master
Chancery Court one term.
Address—Nashville.

HOWELL, ROBERT BOYTE CRAWFORD..
Baptist Minister.

Born in Wayne County, North Carolina, March 10, 1801.
Master Mason, in the Court-house, Nash County, North Carolina, July, 1825; Royal
Arch Mason, Norfolk, Virginia, about 1827; Knight Templar, Portsmouth
Commandery, Virginia, June 24, 1829. Was pastor of Baptist churches in Norfolk and
Richmond, Virginia, and Nashville from 1828 to 1868. Was charter member and first
Prelate of Nashville Commandery I.
Died at Nashville, April 4, 1868.

HOWELL, ROBERT HENRY..
Merchant.

Born Nashville, March 1, 1846. Married.
Master Mason, Phoenix Lodge 131, July 23, 1867; Royal Arch Mason, Cumberland
Chapter I, July 9, 1868; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, September 28,
1868; been Senior Deacon and Senior Warden of Lodge, High Priest of Chapter,
Warder, Recorder, Captain General, Generalissimo and Eminent Commander of
Commandery; Grand Representative Grand Commandery of Pennsylvania near Grand
Commandery of Tennessee. Has received the degrees in the Ancient and Accepted
Scottish Rite to the 32d.
Address—Nashville.

HOWERTON, CHRISTOPHER LEANDER..
Merchant.

Born Essex County, Virginia, February 13, 1822. Married.
Master Mason, Cumberland Lodge 8, June 30, 1857; Royal Arch Mason, Edgefield
Chapter 75, June 23, 1868; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, February 3,
1874.
Address—Nashville.

HUGHES, ARCHELAUS..
Farmer.

Born in Patrick County, Virginia, May 20, 1833. Married.
Master Mason, Shelbyville, July, 1853; Royal Arch Mason, Tannehill Chapter 40,
1854; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, June 18, 1860; been Master of
Lodge, Principal Sojourner and King of Chapter. Dimitted from Nashville
Commandery I, February 16, 1871.
Address—Holts Corner.

HUGHES, ARCHELAUS M..
Lawyer.

Born in North Carolina, November 12, 1811. Married.
Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, April 3, 1851; been three times Grand
Master of Masons, twice Grand High Priest of Grand Chapter of Tennessee. Was
Attorney-General 8th Judicial Circuit thirteen years; Judge same circuit three years.
Was United States District Attorney for Middle District of Tennessee.
Address—Columbia.

HULL, JOHN M..
Clerk.

Created a Knight Templar in Nashville Commandery I, November 1, 1847.
Dimitted.

HUNTER, WILLIAM G. J..
Physician.

Born in North Carolina, July 24, 1819.
Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, November 11, 1858.

HUNTINGDON, JONATHAN..
Minister of the Gospel.

Born Berkshire County, Massachusetts, November 9, 1804.
Master Mason, Cumberland Lodge 8, May 20, 1850; Royal Arch Mason, Cumberland
Chapter I, March 28, 1851; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, November 5,
1852; was Deputy High Priest in 1857; Grand Lecturer, Grand Chaplain of Grand
Lodge. Graduated from Williams College, Massachusetts, and from Theological
Seminary, Princeton, New Jersey. Died September 23, 1869.

HURLEY, AMOS HERNDON, JR..
Merchant.

Married.
Created a Knight Templar in Nashville Commandery I, June 9, 1882.
Address—Nashville.

IRVINE, JAMES CAVINESS..
Farmer and Stock Dealer.

Born in Virginia, 1800. Married.
Master Mason, Hiram Lodge 7, 1824; Royal Arch Mason, Franklin Chapter 2, 1827;
Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, November 20, 1855. Died in Williamson
County, April 6, 1877.

JACKSON, CALVIN M..
Banker..

Created a Knight Templar in Nashville Commandery I, October 13, 1852. Non-
affiliated.

JENKINS, GEORGE WASHINGTON..
Lumber Merchant and Furniture Manufacturer.

Born Wheeling, West Virginia, July 30, 1837. Married.
Master Mason, Edgefield Lodge 254, June, 1863; Royal Arch Mason, Cumberland
Chapter I, 1866; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, August 24, 1866; been
Master of Lodge, High Priest of Chapter, Warder of Commandery, Grand Steward of
Grand Lodge. Died in East Nashville, September 30, 1879.

JOHNSON, JOSEPH H..
Merchant..

Master Mason, Edgefield Lodge 254, November 25, 1866; Royal Arch Mason,
Cumberland Chapter I, May 13, 1873; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I,
February 23, 1875.
Address—Nashville.

JOHNSON, R. W..
General U. S. Army.

Created a Knight Templar in Nashville Commandery I, October 23, 1866. Dimitted
January 16, 1873.

JOHNSON, WILLIAM ALLEN..
Cotton Factor.

Born in Williamson County.
Created a Knight Templar in Nashville Commandery I, April 12, 1847. Dimitted.

JOHNSTON, ANDREW..
Farmer.

Master Mason, Hiram Lodge 7; Royal Arch Mason, Franklin Chapter 2, August 3,
1856; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, July 26, 1859. Non-affiliated.

JONES, JOHN B.

Created a Knight Templar in Nashville Commandery I, April 18, 1654. Non-affiliated.

JONES, SAMUEL EMLYN..
Iron Founder.

Born in South Wales, October 19, 1822.
Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, February 14, 1854. Came to the United
States April 3, 1852.
Address—Nashville.

JONES, SAMUEL H.

Created a Knight Templar in Nashville Commandery I, February 14, 1854, from
Columbia. Non-affiliated.

JONES, W.H.

Created a Knight Templar in Nashville Commandery I, October 8, 1852, from
Huntsville, Alabama. Non-affiliated.

JONES, YOUNG B.

Master Mason, Cumberland Lodge 8, April 9, 1867; Royal Arch Mason, Cumberland
Chapter I, May 31, 1870; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, October 4, 1872;
been Senior Warden and Master of Lodge.
Address—Nashville.

KEESEE, FRANKLIN PIERCE..
Book-keeper.

Born Nashville, July 11, 1852. Married.
Master Mason, Claiborne Lodge 293, June 25, 1877; Royal Arch Mason, King Cyrus
Chapter 107, September 29, 1880; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I,
December 10, 1880; affiliated with Phoenix Lodge 131; charter member and first
Master of Ceremonies in Emulation Lodge of Perfection 3, Ancient and Accepted
Scottish Rite. Has received in this Rite the 32d degree.
Address—Nashville.

KELLY, EDWARD..
Coal Dealer.

Born in Pulaski County, Kentucky, November 1, 1806.
Created a Knight Templar in Nashville Commandery I, December 22, 1848.

KELLY, THOMAS JOSEPH..
Printer.

Born Mount Bellew Bridge, Galway County, Ireland, January 6, 1833.
Master Mason, Pacific Lodge 233, New York, February 1854; Royal Arch Mason,
Orient Chapter 187, New York, 1857; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, July
15, 1859. Came to America in 1851. Dimitted October 17, 1861.

KERR, A.H..
Minister of the Gospel.

Created a Knight Templar in Nashville Commandery I, August 3, 1847. Dimitted
April 16, 1868.

KIRKPATRICK, J.D..
Minister of the Gospel.

Created a Knight Templar in Nashville Commandery I, January 20, 1874, and dimitted
January 21, 1879; now a member of Baldwin Commandery 7.
Address—Lebanon.

KIRKPATRICK, SUMNER..
Merchant..

Born Sumner County, December 17, 1835. Married.
Master Mason, Cumberland Lodge 8, March, 1857; Royal Arch Mason, Darby
Chapter 7, Columbus, Georgia, about 1863; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery
I, October 23, 1866; been Junior Warden, Senior Warden and Master of Lodge twice,
High Priest of Chapter.
Address—Tracy City.

KNIGHT, WILLIAM ASBURY..
Farmer.

Born in Davidson County, July 22, 1836. Married.
Master Mason, Western Star Lodge 9, December, 1859; Royal Arch Mason,
Springfield Chapter 47, 1864; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, January 27,
1874; member of Beulah Lodge 426; been Junior & Senior Warden and Master of
Lodge.
Address—Nashville

KNIGHT, WILLIAM BENJAMIN..
Trader.

Born in Tennessee, December 15, 1831.
Master Mason, Cumberland Lodge 8, and Royal Arch Mason, Cumberland Chapter I,
in 1858; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, September 2, 1858. Dimitted
January 10, 1860, and moved to Memphis.

LAPSLEY, ROBERT A..
Minister of the Gospel.

Master Mason, Cumberland Lodge 8, February 1, 1851; Royal Arch Mason,
Cumberland Chapter I, March 28, 1851; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I,
September 2, 1851.
Dead.

LAUGHINGHOUSE, GEORGE W.

Created a Knight Templar in Nashville Commandery I, October 8, 1852, from
Huntsville, Alabama. Non-affiliated.

LAW, ALFRED JAMES..
Machinist.

Created a Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, August 27, 1872. Dimitted
March 20, 1877, and removed to South America, and died there.

LEONARD, THOMAS B..
Roll Turner and Bar Mill Turner.

Born Bridgeton, West New Jersey, August 29, 1825.
Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, January 10, 1860; been Secretary, Junior
and Senior Warden and Master of Lodge. Dimitted June 17, 1869.

LESUEUR, OLIVE SALLEE..
Contractor.

Born Buckingham County, Virginia, July 3, 1824. Married.
Master Mason, Edgefield Lodge 254, 1859; Royal Arch Mason, Cumberland Chapter
I; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, February 27, 1874; been Junior and
Senior Warden and Master of Lodge; charter member and first Master of Beulah
Lodge 426; charter member Edgefield Chapter 75; High Priest of same for several
years.
Address—East Nashville.

LOCHERT, C.H.

Created a Knight Templar in Nashville Commandery I, June 13, 1856. Non-affiliated.

LONGHURST, CHARLES DAY..
Carriage Manufacturer.

Born New York City, March 10, 1827. Married.
Master Mason, Beulah Lodge 426, August 2, 1872; Royal Arch Mason, Edgefield
Chapter 75, March, 1873; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, April 16, 1874;
been Junior and Senior Warden and Master of Lodge.
Address—Nashville.

LOWE, WILLIAM BOWLING..
Lawyer.

Born Robertson County, October 15, 1842. Married.
Master Mason, Western Star Lodge 9, February 16, 1867; Royal Arch Mason,
Springfield Chapter 47, March 26, 1868; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I,
February 3, 1870; been Secretary, Senior Warden and Master of
Lodge; High Priest of Chapter. Dimitted September 20, 1881.
Address—Springfield.

LUMSDEN, GEORGE.
Merchant..

Master Mason, Phoenix Lodge 131, August 17, 1860; Royal Arch Mason, Cumberland
Chapter I; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, June 22, 1866.
Address—Nashville.

LUMSDEN, JAMES..
Merchant..

Master Mason, Sequoyah Lodge 156; Royal Arch Mason, Cumberland Chapter I;
Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, April 8, 1859. Died April 19, 1881.

LYTLE, FRANK HENDERSON..
Farmer.

Born Murfreesboro, March 15, 1829.
Master Mason, Shelbyville Benevolent Lodge 122, in 1850; Royal Arch Mason,
Pythagoras Chapter 23, 1851; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, April 28,
1859. Was a Lieutenant Company C, 18th Tenn. Regiment, C.S.A. Now resides in
the State of Florida.

MALONE, THOMAS H..
Lawyer.

Created a Knight Templar in Nashville Commandery I, July 11, 1859. Non-affiliated.

MANEES, GEORGE WASHINGTON..
Physician.

Master Mason, Western Star Lodge 9, in 1865; Royal Arch Mason, Springfield
Chapter 47, December 14, 1865; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, March
16, 1871; been Senior Warden and Master of Lodge, King and high Priest (four terms)
of Chapter.
Address—Springfield.

MARSHALL, JOHN..
Lawyer.

Master Mason, Hiram Lodge 7; Royal Arch Mason, Franklin Chapter 2; Knight Templar,
Nashville Commandery I, August 31, 1858.
Dead.

MARTIN, WILLIAM L..
Lawyer.

Born Dixon Springs, Sumner County, September 23, 1804. Married.
Created a Knight Templar in Nashville Commandery I, October 27, 1847; was Grand
Master of Masons 1846 and 1847. Died near Lebanon, February 6, 1865.

MARTIN, WILLIAM PITT..
Lawyer.

Born in Davidson County, May 15, 1804.
Master Mason, Columbia, in 1840; Royal Arch Mason, same city; Knight Templar,
Nashville Commandery I, October 23, 1851. Removed to Maury County February,
1816. Held the office of Circuit Judge for many years in the Columbia district.
Dead.

MAXEY, POWHATAN WOOLDRIDGE..
Merchant..

Born Davidson County, May 8, 1810. Married
Master Mason, Cumberland Lodge 8, 1837; Royal Arch Mason, Cumberland Chapter
I, January 22, 1839; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, March 15, 1847. Was
Mayor of Nashville 1843-44.
Died August 8, 1876.

MAXWELL, ANTHONY LIGGETT..
Contractor.

Created a Knight Templar in Nashville Commandery I, September 19, 1859. Non-
affiliated.

MAYFIELD, SUTHERLAND SHANNON. .
Physician.

Born Davidson County, December 17, 1804.
Master Mason, Hiram Lodge 7; Royal Arch Mason, Franklin Chapter 2; Knight
Templar, Nashville Commandery I, March 25, 1847.
Died Williamson County, December 12, 1879.

McCARTHY, WILLIAM MARSHALL..
Bank Cashier.

Born in Warren County, Georgia, August 25, 1840. Married.
Master Mason, Claiborne Lodge 293, August 17, 1870; Royal Arch Mason,
Cumberland Chapter I, October 13, 1870; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I,
May 8, 1871; been Junior and Senior Warden and Master of Lodge; charter member of
King Cyrus Chapter 107.
Address—Nashville.

McCLELLAND, JAMES WHALEY..
Machinist.

Born Connellsville, Pennsylvania, March 15, 1840.
Created a Knight Templar in Nashville Commandery I, April 3, 1867. Died at
Jacksonville, Florida, March 3, 1870.

McCLELLAND, JOHN..
Retired Merchant. [Entry includes engraved portrait.]

Born Williamsport, Pennsylvania, March 6, 1814. Married.
Master Mason, Cumberland Lodge 8, November 23, 1850; Royal Arch Mason,
Cumberland Chapter I, October 4, 1856; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, in
1858; has filled nearly every office in Lodge, Chapter and Commandery, including
Master, High Priest and Eminent Commander. Been Grand Treasurer and Deputy
Grand Master in Grand Lodge; Grand Captain General, Deputy Grand Commander
and Grand Commander in Grand Commandery; Grand President Order of High
Priesthood. Was Grand Treasurer of all the Grand Bodies for many years. Has
received the 32d degree of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite.
Address—Nashville.

McCOMB, JAMES ROBERTSON..
Cabinet-maker.

Born in Nashville.
Master Mason, Cumberland Lodge 8, April 23, 1847; Royal Arch Mason, Cumberland
Chapter I; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, September 30, 1851. Dead.

McCOMBS, WILLIAM H..
Physician.

Born Nashville.
Master Mason, Cumberland Lodge 8, June 12, 1851; Royal Arch Mason, Cumberland
Chapter I, September 23, 1853; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, July 7,
1859. Dimitted September 15, 1859.

McCONNELL, HERSCHEL V..
Druggist.

Master Mason, Phoenix Lodge 131, July 7, 1871; Royal Arch Mason, Cumberland
Chapter I, May 29, 1873; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, April 26, 1875.
Address—Nashville.

McCORMACK, WILLIAM JAMES..
Photographer.

Born Edinburg [sic], Scotland, July 26, 1838. Married. Master Mason, Devotion Lodge, Lexington, Kentucky; Royal Arch Mason, Clarksville
Chapter 3; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, March 15, 1860; filled all the
offices of Lodge and Chapter, and all in Commandery except Eminent Commander;
now a member of Clarksville Commandery 8.
Address—Clarksville.

McCULLOCH, THOMAS..
Merchant..

Born Newton Stewart, County Tyrone, Ireland, July 10, 1816.
Master Mason, Randolph, Tennessee, in 1842; Royal Arch Mason, Clarksville Chapter
3, in 1844; Knight Templar, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1845; affiliated with
Nashville Commandery I, July 9, 1858. Filled almost every office in all the Masonic
Bodies, and in 1856-7 was Grand Master of Masons in Tennessee.
Died in Clarksville, September 19, 1867.

McELRATH, HUGH McD.

Created a Knight Templar in Nashville Commandery I, October 9, 1852, from East
Tennessee; was charter member and first Master of Hiwassie Lodge 188; was Junior
Grand Warden of Grand Lodge in 1852.
Died at Calhoun, Tennessee, October, 1863.

McFADDEN, JOHN WESLEY..
Merchant..

Born Murfreesboro. Married.
Master Mason, Mt. Moriah Lodge 18; Royal Arch Mason, Pythagoras Chapter 23;
Knight Templar, Murfreesboro Commandery 10. Was Captain Company C, 45th
Tennessee Regiment, C.S.A.
Address—Nashville.

McFALL, JAMES KNOX POLK.

Master Mason, Cumberland Lodge 8, January 22, 1867; Royal Arch Mason,
Cumberland Chapter I, January 22, 1868; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I,
November 12, 1868; been Junior Warden of Lodge. Dimitted September 21, 1875,
and removed to Texas.

McGAHEY, T. B..
Teacher and Justice of the Peace.

Born Marshall County, February 19, 1823. Married.
Master Mason, Lewisburg, 1850; Royal Arch Mason, Nolensville Chapter 72, 1854;
Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, January 14, 1868; “charter member of
Marshall Lodge, and filled nearly all the offices therein, including Worshipful
Master.” Was elected Justice of the Peace in 1862, and remained in office until the
date of his death.
Died in Williamson County, March 14, 1881.

McGONIGAL, JAMES..
Carpenter.

Born Jefferson County, Indiana, November 8, 1834.
Master Mason, Cumberland Lodge 8, September 3, 1860; Knight Templar, Augusta,
Georgia, February, 1863; affiliated with Nashville Commandery I, August 16, 1866.

McGREW, JOHN..
Merchant..

Created a Knight Templar in Nashville Commandery I, November 26, 1851. Died
February, 1873.

McGUIRE, JAMES..
Merchant..

Member of Nashville Commandery I.
Address—Nashville.

McINTOSH, JOHN..
Farmer.

Master Mason, Hiram Lodge 4, Kentucky; created a Knight Templar in Nashville
Commandery I, June 5, 1851. Was Superintendent of Penitentiary at Nashville for
several years. Died June 1, 1859.

MERIDITH, THOMAS H.

Created a Knight Templar in Nashville Commandery I, June 2, 1848, from Pulaski.
Non-affiliated.

MILLER, JOHN WADDLE..
Farmer.

Born in Wilson County, October 23, 1804.
Master Mason, Hiram Lodge 7, March 10, 1832; Royal Arch Mason, Franklin Chapter
2, January 13, 1840; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, June 21, 1847.

MITCHELL, B. F.

Created a Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, December 10, 1858. Non-
affiliated.

MITCHELL, ROBERT ANDREW..
Merchant..

Born Giles County, November 25, 1839. Single.
Master Mason, Cumberland Lodge 8, in 1867; Royal Arch Mason, Pulaski Chapter 20,
in 1873; Knight Templar, Pulaski Commandery 12, in 1874; been Master of Lodge,
Captain General of Commandery, and Grand Warder of Grand Commandery.
Address—Pulaski.

MITCHELL, SAMUEL.

Created a Knight Templar in Nashville Commandery I, June 27, 1853, from Arkansas.
Non-affiliated.

MONTGOMERY, ROBERT STRONG..
Merchant, Farmer and Banker.

Born in New Berry, South Carolina, November 30, 1829. Widower.
Created a Knight Templar in Nashville Commandery I, October 26, 1867. Dimitted
November 17, 1870.
Address—Palmetto.

MOORE, JAMES QUINN..
Merchant..

Born Franklin, Kentucky, November 23, 1854. Married.
Master Mason, Glade Springs, Virginia, 1876; Royal Arch Mason, King Cyrus
Chapter 107, September 29, 1880; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I,
February 9, 1881; affiliated with Beulah Lodge 426; been Junior Warden of Lodge.
Address—Nashville.

MORGAN, WILLIAM HENRY..
Dental Surgeon.

Born in Logan County, Kentucky, February 22, 1818. Married.
Created a Knight Templar in Nashville Commandery I, September 8, 1868. Has been
twice President of American Dental Association. Been President of following named
Dental Associations: Mississippi Valley, Ohio College, The Central States, The
Tennessee State. Has two diplomas in Dentistry, and one in Medicine. Removed to
Tennessee in 1849. Been a member of Methodist Episcopal Church since 1843, and
has served his church in a number of official positions. Been Secretary of Lodge and
Prelate of Commandery.
Address—Nashville.

MORRIS, JOHN BUNYAN..
Chief Telegraph Operator.

Born in Henderson County, December 1, 1830.
Master Mason, Corinth Lodge 116, Mississippi, March 9, 1860; Royal Arch Mason,
Mobile Chapter, Alabama, November 23, 1863; Knight Templar, Brownsville
Commandery 5, August 21, 1866; affiliated with Nashville Commandery I, January
16, 1868; held all the offices in Commandery except Commander; been Grand Captain
General and Grand Generalissimo of Grand Commandery. Was Chief Operator and
Superintendent Western Union Telegraph Company at Nashville.
Died at Warm Springs, North Carolina, July 8, 1880.

MORRIS, THOMAS OWEN..
Merchant..

Born in Sumner County, August 2, 1845. Married.
Master Mason, Cumberland Lodge 8, March 4, 1867; Royal Arch Mason, Cumberland
Chapter 107, April 20, 1869; Knight Templar, Nashville Commandery I, April 11,
1878; been Junior Warden and Master of Lodge, Scribe and High Priest of Chapter,
Captain General and Generalissimo of Commandery; been member of Committee of
Appeals Grand Lodge for several years past; Representative of Grand Lodge of New
Mexico near Grand Lodge of Tennessee. Has received 32d degree of the Ancient and
Accepted Scottish Rite.
Address—Nashville.

MORROW, WILLIAM..
Manufacturer.

Born Jacksboro, February 28, 1839. Married.
Master Mason, Shelby Lodge 162, Goodson, Virginia, 1863; Royal Arch Mason, E.H,
Gill Chapter 50, same place, May 27, 1864; Knight Templar, Johnson Commandery
15, same place, 1864; been Junior Warden of Lodge, Treasurer of Chapter,
Generalissimo of Commandery; affiliated with Nashville Commandery I, June 18,
1878. Was Treasurer of the State of Tennessee three terms.
Address—Pulaski.

MORTON, JOHN H.

Created a Knight Templar in Nashville Commandery I, February 8, 1855, from
Franklin. Dimitted October 17, 1861.

MORTON, JOHN WATSON..
Physician.

Born Williamson County, January 15, 1819. Married.
Created a Knight Templar in Nashville Commandery I, June 12, 1848. The historian
of his Commandery says: “This Knight in his profession attained a position highly
creditable to himself and to the medical society of Tennessee.”
Dead.

MOULTON, FRANK..
Merchant..

Married. Master Mason, Hiram Lodge 7, July 29, 1872; Royal Arch Mason, Franklin Chapter 2,
November 10, 1873; Knight Templar, DePayens Commandery 11, January 18, 1875;
affiliated with Nashville Commandery I, August 17, 1880.
Address—Nashville.

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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.