Cryptic Masons of Tennessee

1861

Cumberland Lodge No. 8

Born September 8, 1829

Died November 20, 1894 and buried in Mt Olivet Cemetery in Nashville

Captain in Confederate Army

Law partner of Gov. A. S. Marks and Gov. Peter Tarney

Stated Clerk of the General Assembly for eleven years

Cumberland Presbyterian Church

Most Worshipful Grand Master in 1858/59

Grand Secretary for all four York Rite Bodies

Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter in 1865

Ill. Grand Master of Grand Council I 1861

Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery in 1867

General Grand High Priest from 1877-80

President of Order of High Priesthood in 1866