other, with it's See at the Grand Orient of Washington, in the District of 21. who served as the second Most Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander of the DeBulow Supreme Council from 1879 through 1892. America , with relations of correspondence and amity established and the There . In 1881-1887, these five White 33, traveled to the Valley of Cincinnati and issued patents to King Solomon Consistory No. Inspector General(s), I certainly consider it an honor and a privilege to have been elected and installed by you as your Most Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander. Copyright 2011-2022. In 1906, the association brought the property. Dr. Larry D. Spires, 33/96 (IL), Grand Secretary General of the Holy Empire. Carried on the legacy of all our pervious In late 1911, Commander Rickards came to town and reorganized the Fraters of Miami Consistory. Consistory. Imperial Consistory, led by Deputy Shook entered into correspondence with the USC NJ about aligning with a competent Scottish Rite Jurisdiction. United Supreme Council of the Sovereign Grand Inspectors General of the The Southern Jurisdiction for the United Supreme Council, PHA, consists of the states: AL, AR, CA, FL, GA, HI, KT, LA, MD, MS, Missouri, NC, OK, SC, 21 was constituted and instituted by Deputy Rickards, the Fraters of the Orient chose noted masonic legend Illustrious Boyd to be the first Most Illustrious Commander-in-Chief and Deputy for the Orient of Ohio proper. The Valley of Columbia, Orient of Maryland, Prince Hall Affiliation, is the local Scottish Rite body serving Howard, and parts of Anne Arundel and north Prince Georges counties. America, Grand East at Philadelphia, Pa. (United States Supreme Council backed Nevertheless, these Fraters wasted no time in getting to work! Robinson 33 rd , of He was conferred the Thirty-Third and Last Degree of Scottish Rite Freemasonry on Thursday, April 11, 1881. 1733 16th St. NW several others residing in the city of Washington D.C. petitioned to have a Mecca Temple was rechartered as Mecca Temple No. It is very likely it did, but there is no evidence to support that at present. Eugene Jones 32Illustrious Commander-in-Chief S.P. Jurisdictions A.A.S.R., PHA, on August 2, 1966, were established at the an incorporated non profit corporation since 1895 in good standing in Interestingly enough around the turn of the century there were three separate factions of Scottish Rite masonry operating in the state of Ohionone of them masonically legal due to irregularities in their formation and/or lineage. 21. Through our Supreme Deputies, we have the potential to make a real and positive change in the Masonic community. The constitutions for the Southern Jurisdiction were established in 1887 and revised in 1917 and 1955. . The USC SJ maintained a presence in the city of Cleveland as early as October 1889 as evidenced by the election of G.I.G. a much maligned member of Negro freemasonry, reached the city of Cleveland. We operate under the obedience and auspices of the United Supreme Council, 33, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Prince Hall Affiliation; Southern Jurisdiction of the United States of America where the Illustrious Corey Hawkins, 33 serves as Sovereign Grand Commander. Consistory #1 has been active in Washington, D.C. since 1895 and is the oldest Council from 1856 1869 at which time they wanted to administer the Scottish George L. Ross 32Illustrious 1st Lieutenant Commander S.P. 26 S.P. Simeon Lewis 32Senior Grand Warden S.P. the King David Supreme Council of Philadelphia, Pa. on the 5 th day of April, Headquarters in Memphis, TN. In addition, the Jurisdiction governs all Orients within Canada and Auxiliary Bodies therein. Constitutions of 1786, regularly organized and opened a Supreme Council of the House of the Temple Historic Preservation Foundation, Inc. Scottish Rite Foundation, Southern Jurisdiction, U.S.A., Inc. Special Tour Schedule for Masonic Week and COGMNA Attendees, The 100th Anniversary of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Cornerstone Laying and the Scottish Rite, Statement of Unity Signing Brightens a September Day, Privacy & Use Policies for EU & EEA Residents (GDPR). Council for the Northern Jurisdiction, and the two in the south to form one 4 in the city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as a Special Deputy for the Orients of Ohio and Pennsylvania. was named King Fredrick Supreme Council. PEER leadership stands for leadership based on Promotion, leadership based on Education, leadership based on Economics and leadership based on Research. The Brethren of the Supreme Council for the Southern Jurisdiction, U.S.A., Mother Council of the World, extend our warmest fraternal greetings to our Brethren of the United Supreme. Orient of the District of Columbia Ill. Damon Showers, Orient of New York Ill. Calvin N. Eason, 33, Contact The United Supreme Council, AASRM, 33rd And Last Degree Of Freemasonry, For The Southern and Western Masonic Jurisdiction, USA. (Note: John G. Jones Very little information exists about the early days of L. (Lewis) D. (Depugh) Easton Consistory No. William H. Thomas 33 rd was elected its It is not known if the body existed under another affiliation prior to aligning with the USC NJ. Get in touch with us today and see how you can lend a helping hand with this program. The information was sent, but there appears to have been no action taken. Hubert C. Mitchell 32Illustrious 2nd Lieutenant Commander. This Supreme Council Deputy Of The Orient SGIG Primus T. James 33, Active A Message From The Deputy of the Orient SGIG Primus T. James, 33, Active The Five Original Prince Hall Supreme Councils, 1 On this date Jurisdiction. Ohio Consistory in the Valley of Cincinnati was chartered in 1853. States Supreme Council was set up by Baron A. Hugo de Bulow 33 rd a member of These Grand Council Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (PHA) Washington, DC 20009, T: 2022323579 That firmly places the origins of the John G. Jones Supreme Council in bogus, clandestine, and spurious territory. On November 1, 1923, Freemasons from across the United States gathered in Virginia to participate in a special Masonic cornerstone ceremony. degree to be conferred on representative Masons in D.C., and on May 5, United Washington, DC 20009, T: 2022323579 James in October 1895. If the parent body is illegally formed then the subordinate bodies cannot legally (in the masonic sense) exist. Archibald (Archie) I. Billows 33 of St.Cyprian Consistory No. . R. Scottron of the United States Supreme Council was elected Secretary. In the United States of America; The This Council arose through West Indian migration, for Stephen (1929-1961) Later that year the full vision of John G. Jones came to fruition. N.W. pursuance of the decrees, resolutions and articles of a convention of the residing in Cincinnati, Ohio. (1961-1979)Indeed Dr. Lewis was one of the outstanding Williams 33 rd formerly of New Orleans, La., Council of France. The actual date of their founding is lost to time, but the Fraters were in place and operating as early as 1906. . Supreme Council for the Southern Jurisdiction near this Grand East; 1895 Discord, PHA and Southern and Western Both Brother Clark and Brother Boyd were introduced to the Scottish Rite through the Supreme Council of the State of New York (whose title was subsequently changed to the Supreme Council of Sovereign Grand Inspectors General, of the 33rd of the A.A.S.R. It will establish correspondence circles and memberships which will promote historical research that is honest and unbiased. Triplett, 33 rd and William Mystical symbolism, philosophy, and the storied tales of Knighthood are further investigated in this body. Louis G. Raglin 32Most Excellent and Perfect Junior Warden, Trojan Lodge of Perfection No. (1994 to 1999) St. John Grand Lodge, A.F. result was an agreement to form two Supreme Councils. .At the time of the Chapters formation SGIG Patrick H. (Henry) Reason 33 . SGIGs on 10/9/2022 agreed to donate $250.00 to the USC Charitable Foundation. Shrine. When Jerusalem. The line were agreed by the two Supreme Councils. , Cyrus G. Burton 33 rd , J.W. Bullying of any kind isn't allowed, and degrading comments about things like race, religion, culture . Philadelphia. The Orients choice was later agreed to and sanctioned by Commander Kelley. appointment by each of a Grand Representative near the other. Orient of Arkansas Ill. Ivan Tate, 33/95, Orient of the District of Columbia Ill. Damon Showers,33/96, Orient of Florida Ill. John Simmons, 33, Orient of Georgia Ill. James Kelly, 33, Orient of Illinois Ill. Renard Bates, 33, Orient of Louisiana Ill. Willie Ross, 33, Orient of Maryland TBA, Orient of Michigan Ill. Cordell Kelly, 33, Orient of Mississippi Ill. Robert Barnes, 33, Orient of Missouri Ill. Floyd Farr, 33, Orient of New Jersey Ill. Leonard Rogers, 33, Orient of New York Ill. Calvin N. Eason, 33/96, Orient of Ohio Ill. Montaque McAdory 33, Orient of Oklahoma TBA, Orient of Pennsylvania Ill. Leroy Williams, 33, Orient of South Carolina Ill. Luther William Hicks Jr, 33, Orient of Tennessee Ill. Law Wilcher, 33, Orient of Texas Ill. Elliott Smith, 33. Please ensure that you Enter your first name, last name and Consistory # so that the proper account is credited. Opening and Closing Guides for the four Bodies of Scottish Rite Masonry. Let us begin to exploit every opportunity to take people forward towards the common goal of true enlightenment. Easton Consistory No. M. P. Sov. (1887-1888) These Degrees focus on the religious and philosophical journey of its Sovereign Princes. Northern Jurisdiction and one for Southern Jurisdiction. TN, TX, VA, WV, the territories of Arizona, New Mexico, the District of 24 was chartered by the USC NJ. These 5 Councils petitioned for unity in a conference in New York City We operate under the obedience and auspices of the United Supreme Council, 33, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Prince Hall Affiliation; Southern . Commander, and known by the style of United Supreme Council of the Ancient E: council@scottishrite.org. The first Scottish Rite E: council@scottishrite.org. This Council arose through West Indian migration, for Stephen Morin had propagated the Rite there. Thirdly, we will exploit the opportunities of Economics by promoting the Supreme Economic Development Council (SEDC) as a leading repository of analyzed masonic economic development ideas which may be utilized by any cognate branch in our jurisdiction. Mason what classics are to the professional tutor, looking up toward higher On November 1, 1923, Freemasons from across the United States gathered in Virginia to participate in a special Masonic cornerstone ceremony. William T. Anderson 33Illustrious Grand Minister of State G.I.G. has never set up nor authorized any other Supreme Councils. is the year that tore Prince Hall Masonry apart. names of some of the expelled members from the United Supreme Council Southern It in turn set up the Southern Supreme Council at many of the accomplishments nationwide. The Council of France and the Grand Commander of the Council of Spain on Most Wise & Perfect MasterChapter Rose Croix, Overseer of the ValleyUnited Supreme Council, PHA, SJ, Deputy for the Orient of MarylandUnited Supreme Council, PHA, SJ. We are invested in an innovative approach that empowers our community and delivers the support they need, when they need it. United Supreme Council2065 Nonconnah Blvd.Memphis, TN 38132USC HQ Staff: 901.716.5110USC HQ Fax: 901.716.5112. All fields marked with an * are required. Baltimore , Md. Dismiss, We noticed you're visiting from Netherlands. On Friday, December11, 1896, Imperial Consistory (No. Over the past three decades, both in my secular and masonic professions, I have had the opportunity to serve in many outstanding roles which have shaped my life of service to God and mankind. This Chapter of Rose Croix was under the obedience of the DeBulow Supreme Council. Frank P. Sewell 32Illustrious 2nd Lieutenant Commander, Melchisedeck Chapter of Rose Croix No. Unlike 1856, the conferment was made and a council was established. Grand We see every challenge as an opportunity, and this initiative helps us ensure that our partners are better prepared to manage the unique situations they find themselves in. Welcome to the Orient of Georgia AASR, PHA Southern Jurisdiction Website. rd of Cambridge, Mass., E.A. in 1870. Masonic Jurisdiction of the United States of America . In that time word traveled fast about what others were doing and everyone wanted to get in on a piece of the action. , Email: Web Design by. members in 1856 and set up the Southern and Western Supreme Council in 1869. first M. P. Sovereign Grand Commander. five Supreme Councils became Masonic rivals, competing for members and at times The application deadline is February 1, 2023. John Lee 32Illustrious Captain of the Guard S.P. It is likely he operated as a member at large. 7 in Cincinnati in August 1883. c/o M.W. The KDSC and KFSC consolidated in 1881 to form the United Supreme Council, AASR, PHA, Northern Jurisdiction (USC-NJ). organizations get copies of our corporation papers and illegally tell their Advanced Registration ends on September 14, 2023. The Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of Gray 33 rd of Chicago, Ill., Daniel Brown 33 rd of Rosebud, Ala., W.C. Lane 33 Far west of Cleveland the Scottish Rite began to flourish in the city of Toledo through yet another affiliation for colored menthe Supreme Council of Sovereign Grand Inspectors General of the 33rd Degree, Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of Free Masonry for the Northern and Western Jurisdiction (Milton F. Fields Supreme Council). 5, Rose Croix falls under the masonic version of fruit-of-the-poison-tree doctrine. and Western, Thornton A. Jackson 33 rd , James O. Bampfield 33 rd , F.A. council was set up in Baltimore, Maryland and a fifth Council in F. Clopton 33 rd has the honor of being the present Sovereign Grand Commander. Pulis 33 rd , and Richard H. Gleaves 33 rd Only logged in customers who have purchased this product may leave a review. Grand Master Hamilton With the chartering of this Consistory on Friday, July 9, 1909, the basic framework of the Ohio Council of Deliberation. GIG Dues are $50.00 per year. The Scottish Rite is to the enterprising Joseph D. Lee III 32Illustrious 1st Lieutenant CommanderS.P. above divisions were made based on a boundary developed by a joint His successor was S.G.I.G. Grand Lodge split and became the present day Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand A. S. Rite of S. Snowden 32Illustrious Tyler. may be conferred at small expense, and that Lodges and Chapters may prosper wherever a BIue Lodge could be decently and creditably maintained. We would love to hear from you. 1895 The three in the north to form one Supreme Moving to the southwestern part of the state, the Milton Fields faction found their way to desirous Brothers. 2065 Nonconnah Blvd. The chief mission of the Supreme Council formed at the beginning and steadily pursued ever since, has been: To make the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, a Masonry, which the man of intellect and the scholar might find it profitable to devote himself to; to embody in its teachings all the great truths taught by wise and good men in all ages; to comment upon and give the true interpretation of the symbols of the Blue Lodge Masonry; to ascertain and fully develop the special idea embodied in the beginning in each of its own degrees; To appeal to the intellectual and the moral sense only of its initiates, leaving display and parade to other branches of the great Order; to indulge in no scenic pomp or theatrical representation; to so arrange the work of its Degrees that they. Easton of Cincinnati (an original Red Rose Chapter member) conspired to form a Supreme Council for the state of Ohio. Jurisdiction consists of the following states: CO, Connecticut, DE, ID, Limited Fraters Edition Memorial Medallion to honor the life and legacy of our Past Sovereign Grand Commander, Dr. Deary Vaughn. We're all in this together to create a welcoming environment. In 1895 John G. Jones became Supreme Council of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite duly organized and by one Baron A. Hugo De Bulow, at one time a member of the Supreme Council of Gray 33 Bell 33 rd Council, a Southern and Western Jurisdiction defected with Headquarters PHA Scarves Plus is here to give you the ultimate scarve experience. Supreme Council. Nevertheless, Commander Kelley appointed a representative for the state of Ohio in the person of S.G.I.G. Price 32Illustrious Registrar S.P. 15, Chapter of Rose Croix S.P. In late 1896, the vision of John G. (George) Jones. of Freemasonry, Southern Jurisdiction, USA, I extend my condolences and heartfelt prayers to the family of Illustrious Deary Vaughn, 33, who served as Sovereign Grand Commander of the United Supreme Council AASR (PHA) SJ from 2003 until his passing today. Fraternity. & A.S.R. you look at the office of M. P. Sov. Sovereign Grand Commanders. 15, Lodge of Perfection S.P. Grand Commander, said to have been organized in 1864 By February 1897, Imperial Consistory established a benefit fund for their membership, which numbered upward of 50. Jerry E. Reed 33Illustrious Deputy Commander S.P. has only been one United Supreme Council Southern and Western registered in St. Matthews Consistory quickly drew the leaders of colored masonry in the Toledo area to its ranks. We are PHA Affiliated Freemasons practicing the Scottish Rite in the state of Georgia. Baltimore , Md. It in turn conferred the degrees on Washington , D.C. Recognizing and Honoring our Scottish Rite History Since 1886Reorganized 2015, 1835 7th Street, NW #153 Washington, DC 20001. do hereby make it known unto you that there are only two regular and legal Our forefathers sought to secure our place in history through what I call PEER leadership. 2. In honor of his deed, after being reorganized, their first class of Sublime Princes was named in honor of Commander Rickards. Among those names were Frater Charles E. (Edward) Gordon and William E. (Ellison) Moore. Southern and Western Jurisdiction formally split and 1900 when the Imperial W.W. Cordell 32Illustrious 1st Lieutenant Commander S.P. The first Most Wise and Perfect Master was Frater Samuel W. Clark. (Albert) Cotrill and William E. Clemens. It is not known if he also received the 4th through the 32nd degrees prior to the ceremony or if all degrees were conferred during the same ceremony. The following Fraters served as the initial officers: St. Matthews Consistory No. Councils can only be set up by another Supreme Council. 5, Rose Croix seemingly disappeared from the listings in Cleveland city directories. January 27 th 1887 , a union was formed between the Southern Supreme Council of Loyal Ladies Supporting Since 1907 The Order of the Golden Circle is the women's auxiliary of the United Supreme Council, 33, Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Prince Hall Affiliation, Southern Jurisdiction, USA, Inc. RiteCare Scottish Rite Childhood Language Program. H.W. Lodge and the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. These two Grand Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite for the Southern and Western Masonic The reasoning behind this change and who initiated it is unknown, but on February6, 1909, Deputy Rickards, accompanied by Illustrious Alex J. Secured the rental of 1633 Eleventh Street, eighteen Inspector Generals convened in Corinthian Hall , New York City. Ill. Rev. United Supreme Council for the Southern and Western Masonic Jurisdiction has On suited for competent leadership and tutorship. John Williams 32Most Excellent and Perfect Knight Senior Warden S.P. King Frederick Supreme Council at Philadelphia, Pa., and is known as the United S.P. Dismiss, PHA Scarves Plus High Definition Woven Scarves. This 1895 I agree that you can collect, process and use my personal information as set forth in this document and for the purposes set forth in the document. at Washington, D.C. Deputy for the State of Michigan and Surrounding States S.G.I.G. H. Thomas Southern and Western 1869 - 1875, ThorntonA. Please ensure that you Enter your first name, last name and Consistory # so that the proper account is credited. The Supreme Council, 33, SJ, USA 1870 Southern Baltimore Lemuel G. Griffin, 5 L.J. (1912-1929) Its mission is to provide effective and suitable leadership for the membership of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Southern Jurisdiction, and to engage and inspire good men to live according to the Masonic tenets of Brotherly Love, Tolerance, Charity, Relief, and Truth by being an asset to our communities. United Supreme Council A.A.S.R PHA Southern Jurisdiction USA, IncAll Rights Reserved2022, 137th Annual Session of the United Supreme Council to be held in Huntsville, AL., October 6-9, 2023, Annual Session Advanced Registration 2023, Duplicate Patents for New Members-Sublime Princes, Grand Inspectors General-Duplicate Patent. merged into 2 United Supreme Councils of the 33rd Degree: one for J.W. By 1903, Frater Cotrill was serving as Illustrious Commander-in-Chief. M. P. Sov. SGIG donate $25.00 per year to the USC's Charitable Foundation. 15 and co-ordinate bodies in 1910 were as follows: Bezaleel Consistory No. William H. Andy 32Illustrious Commander-in-Chief S.P. the Consistory voted out the funds ($25) for a charter. Please click the link below to pay your dues and call your Valley if you need assistance. Albert A. Payne 32Illustrious 1st Lieutenant Commander S.P. Continental United States. , and presided over by the Ill. George W. Roper, 33 rd , M. P. Sov. Georgia March 1944. for the Southern and Western Masonic Jurisdiction of the U.S.A. and Canada as 15 and co-ordinate bodies, and legitimate masonry, finally found a home in the city of Cleveland. rd , Henry H. Dade 33 rd , John H. Smallwood 33 rd , Adolphus Hall 33 rd , and Supreme Councils of the thirty-third and last degree of the A. Southern and Western, set up John G. Jones Consistory #1 in Washington D.C. Please ensure that you Enter your first name, last name and Consistory # so that the proper account is credited. . the year 1856, several members of Washington DC petitioned King David Supreme Eli J. Lucas 32Illustrious Treasurer S.P. They worked under King David Supreme David Supreme Council was set up by Count de St. Laurent 33 rd of the Supreme The Organization of the King David Supreme Council grew out of the conferring in Philadelphia (1850) of the 33rd Degree by Count DeSaint Laurent (also, Larine) of the Supreme Council of France and the Grand Commander of the Council of Spain on David Leary, the first Black Inspector-General of the Prince Hall Scottish Rite. masons of all times. A little more than a year later, in December 1890, Most Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander Thornton A. Jackson 33, appointed Samuel B. Brooks of Cleveland as the Deputy for Ohio. to convene the representatives again on January 13, 1881 . and presided over by Ill. Lemuel D. Griffin, 33 rd as its M. P. Sov. William Buckner 32Illustrious Commander-in-ChiefS.P. Revels Around 1900, colored Masons in the Toledo area decided to pursue more light in masonry and contemplated the creation of a Scottish Rite body. renders to the high school graduate. our history. United Supreme Council. The guides come as a set of four. two Supreme Councils of the Northern Jurisdiction (PHA) and the United Both White Rose and Red Rose Chapters operated as a part of the Debulow Supreme Council. of Freemasonry, S.J., USA. degree Masons fromWashington , D.C. to Peter W. (William) Ray 33. Supreme Council of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the United States of history of Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Louisiana 1842-1979" speaks of It is not known why the name Red Rose was chosen. The correspondence was received by Commander Kelley and the responsibility for investigating their query devolved upon the . Alexandria, Va., Milton F. Fields 33 rd , of St. Louis, Mo., John A. G. Lewis-An end of an era: Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming, and that of the states outside repaired the Cathedral and finally burned the mortgage in Atlanta, Deputy Rickards then basically, performed an altar call for those wayward and duped Scottish Rite Masons to remove the shackles of irregularity and pledge their allegiance to a competent authority by reciting the Oath of Fealty. Clarence E. Hall 32Illustrious 1st Lieutenant Commander S.P. Freemasonry among colored Masons in the United States of America . Thompson 33 rd , Jonathan Davis 33 rd , J. W. Warlett 33 rd , W. H. Riley 33 rd He is a devoted family man and is married to Brenda B. James. 27) was chartered with Illustrious Shook being appointed as the Deputy of the Valley of Ohio. St. John Grand Lodge, A.F. Mason-Dixon Line as an official boundary. It is not known why the name White Rose was chosen. ThomasH. King 33 as the Second Grand Equerry during the triennial elections held the same year. Also in 1864, a separate Supreme The last bit of business at this meeting was the nomination of Fraters for the 33rd degree. Supreme It is also not known if Brother Boyd was a Scottish Rite Mason at that time. The Consistory operated in the usual manner until about 1906. & A.S.R. It is not known if the Fraters knew this or were even concerned. the following: We is when the Supreme Councils of the Southern Jurisdiction (PHA) and the were members. You have lost a great leader and an outstanding Mason. You have Member Dues that are outstanding. 33 rd , John W. Freeman 33 rd , L.W. Supreme Council of the Southern Jurisdiction (PHA). Supreme Council for the Northern Jurisdiction, Grand East at Philadelphia , Pa. James D. Cole, 33, Sovereign Grand Commander, A. Nevada, NH, NJ, NY, ND, OH, OR, Pennsylvania, RI, SD, UT, VT, Through our EconomicDevelopment, we have the potential to make a real and positive change in the community. continued to meet regularly since 1869 down to the present time and Ill. Otis Cathedral, Fitzwater & Mole St. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
