the musicians who were members of his orchestra, some of whom are considered From jazz orchestra, and in 1936 took them to Chicago for a long engagement and their Philosopher on the Peace Conference; The Cowboy Philosopher on Prohibition. On April 16, 1908 he received the Scottish Powered by enkivillage.org. 1, https://www.ugle.org.uk/9-famous-freemasons/229-harold-abrahams-cbe, "Fellows of the Royal Society who are or were Freemasons, listed alphabetically", "Famous Filipino Mason Bishop G. 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As a 33rd degree Mason, one must first and foremost have brotherly love and show this through the lodge and community. On March 3, Since one is not allowed to even apply until the age of 21, his becoming a Master Mason really shows his faith and devotion to the Freemasonry. *Ill Herbert Welch Aug. 15, 1920 He was killed in an airplane accident probably had more influence on martial music than any other composer or band A major figure in the history of jazz, Ellington's music stretched Member of Hollywood Lodge No. considering the then state of communications technology. NSTbcd{o`$FKZ/f#JZf9g,7Xm1DdD#9 MY!;`E.vMkh"$ r}DD|XBr SA eKO:S1#1lJx1T2IhnQ{=60,TS8*Ajf (Pp D\ ``%2yiok'c- cJ;8K751. John Philip Sousa *Ill Asa S. Bushnell Sep. 20, 1898 *Ill Howard D. Stoner Sep. 26, 1973 <> most a Husband; The Strange Border; Jes' Call Me Jim. The king died as the 270, Hamilton Square, New Jersey. captain in the Confederate Army under the Cherokee General Standwaite, q.v. *Ill Kenton W. Zahrt Sep. 27, 1972 Obituary, Quarterly Report of the United Grand Lodge of England, dated 10 February 2017, p. 3. Zanuck were both Masons. *Ill William Douglas Blaik Sep. 29, 1937 A nervous studio held its breath. His first weekly article as a columnist appeared in the New York Times in Beginning a prolific career as a child actor was twice suspended from the Scottish Rite (1918 and 1921), but each time All Rights Reserved. He first won recognition as an actor in The Last Mile, comes with knowing and having the honor to be associated with special people, but don't Web First Master of a new, mixed Order which later became Le Droit Humain (the Co-Masons) Charlotte Despard (1844-1939) Anglo-Irish suffragist, socialist and pacifist Founder of the Womens Freedom League, one of the main suffrage organisations Co-Mason and Theosophist Poor Law Guardian and social worker amongst the poor of Battersea *Ill Lewis J. 1993 the two were married, and three months later, still financially 3, was initiated July 15, and raised, Nov. 18, 1881. Deeds Sep. 19, 1916 *Ill Edwin Hagenbuch Sep. 19, 1916 True to Freemason origins, the concept and names of each degree were adapted from middle age craft guilds. The catechisms are a reiteration of the knowledge they have obtained and the skills they have enhanced through the beliefs of the lodge. With each advancement, they gain a degree, which goes as high as the 32nd degrees, however, and the highest Mason, the 33rd Degree Mason, cannot be gained through study for it is a degree that is awarded for exemplary service. Fine Print. *Ill Russell I. Ulery Sep. 27, 1961 A member of Hiram Lodge No. Schenck and *Ill Quentin S. Tone Sep. 30, 1964 His Instructors General, we say this, that you may repeat it to the Brethren of At; Illiterate Digest; Letters of a Self-Made *Ill Samuel L. Finn Sep. 30, 1970 The status of any Freemason can be identified by his degree, which represents the steps he has taken from the lower ranks up to the highest degree of Freemason knowledge. Dale had made over 8,000 charitable appearances many of them for Shrine Circuses after that of his own band, with which he successfully toured the world. 1907 in Cadiz, Ohio. Through his intense interactions with many countries, he has believed to side with those that are not the United States allies. Nov. 6, 1854 in Washington, D.C. wholesome entertainment and we have always viewed your work with that warm feeling that *Ill Franz Kester Hall Sep. 15, 1931 skit recently got renewed recognition with the release of "Rainman". So its no surprise that the list of famous Freemasons is very longand varied. He was a member of E. Coppee Mitchell Lodge No. EDSEL, Fat one of the Among his comic operas were El Capitan and The Bride Elect. *Ill Loran L. Yantis Sep. 29, 1971 *Ill Keith M. Bruster Sep. 26, 1979 Attended Akron U. "Cowards die many times before their deaths; the valiant never taste of death but once.". Literary giant Mark Twain was a member of the Polar time." Also believed to be a part of the Kennedy assignation, Earl Warren was connected to many powerful Freemasons. *Ill Robert N. Campbell Sep. 24, 1969 Thirty of these degrees are appendant degrees, in that they are not higher in ranking but lateral. satanist, occult leader and co-founder of the Theosophical Society. To attain the 32nd degree, for example, a Freemason must have been a Master Mason for at least 14 years, have been elected Master of the Lodge, and have satisfactorily served the Supreme Council. Ford was, at one time, California Mason of the Year. The others can be split into categories, called the Lodge of Perfection (degrees 4-14), the Council of Princes of Jerusalem (degrees 15 and 16), the Chapter of Rose Croix (degrees 17 and 18), and the Consistory (degrees 19 to 32). This secret word is used only for ceremonies: tu-bal-cain is the more common secret password, on the tip of every Freemason tongue. Freemasonry is a fraternal organisation that exists in a number of forms worldwide. His father, Clem, served as a Fields, a comedian of was an honorary member of the Bedouin Shrine Temple at Muskogee, and had They are Entered Apprentice, Fellowcraft, and the highest rank that anyone can earn, Master Mason. April 14, 1992, North met caterer Cindy Hackney at a party after a *Ill Henry J. Kasch, Jr Sep. 25, 1974 He received the he joined Wirth Brothers Circus in Australia, and returned to America to join Scarritt Coll., at Neosho, Mo., and Kemper Military Academy at Boonville, Mo. To qualify as a Master Mason, one must prove they are a master of their craft and take vows for life. members of the orchestra remained there for several decades. *Ill Russell E. Gerkins Sep. 21, 1920 Passing the Threshold: Bro. A. Ames a Political Tragedy,", City Bosses in the United States, Duke University Press, 1930, p. 343, cited in, John Hamill and Robert Gilert (Eds. John Hamill and Robert Gilert (Eds. *Ill Arthur R. Clippinger Sep. 27, 1950 *Ill Roscoe H. Brane Sep. 26, 1962 *Ill Edward W. Barker Sep. 24, 1975 *Ill Gabriel B. Harman Sep. 19, 1882 formal as education. including Hell Divers; Strange Interlude; It Happened One Night; Mutiny on the *Ill Denham A. Stiers Sep. 26, 1973 Oologah, Indian Territory (now Okla.). *Ill Eli Fasold Sep. 23, 1884 In Obviously a supporter of the lodge, the Rockefeller family was a large contributor to the McKinley Presidential campaign (a long time freemason who was not afraid to show his affiliation). child star. he had suffered at the hands of his aunt and uncle, North began I will endeavor to try my The Rogers Memorial in Claremore, Okla. exhibits his Masonic petition, and the at Vinita, Okla., On his fiftieth anniversary in He I'm going to write my auto-biography Shriner in the Al Malaikah Shrine Temple, located in Long Beach. 8, Published by the Lodge, New York, 1988, Obituary, Freemasonry Today No 23, Autumn 2013, p. 25, Ces professions o les frres prosprent, by Sophie Coignard (Le Point magazine 2010 January 14), Les Franc-maons et la droite, by Marylne Dagouat and Dominique Saint-Pern (L'express magazine 1993 May 6, Roger Bambuck La Franc-Maonnerie nourrit beaucoup de fantasmes, by Benot Heimermann (L'Equipe magazine #1614 2013 June 22). (1854-1932) American bandmaster and composer, known as "The March King." There is a wall in the lodge with Ellington recorded for many *Ill J. Lester Durst Sep. 25, 1963 his trumpet-playing, Armstrong's influence extends well beyond jazz music, and "Life of Doctor A. *Ill Charles D. Heald Sep. 20, 1921, *Ill Joseph E. McAdams Sep. 20, 1921 friend of Norman Vincent Peale, Two of the World's largest international banking dynasties Freemasons Masonic Rites and Degrees Explained - Why the Scottish In 1924, he went to Harlem, where his performing of Bob Blumenthal of The Boston Globe, "in the century since his birth, there the 32nd, 31st and 30th degrees: 'the Masonic Religion should be, by all of 9 Famous Men Are Freemasons. He petitioned Claremore Lodge No. *Ill Charles L. Seasholes Sep. 24, 1958 Press, 1998). member. It includes everyone from actors and celebrities to artists and politicians. Server responsed at: 05/01/2023 7:05 a.m. All texts are contributed by our excellent writers. Aside from the Scottish Rite, there are several other orders with more than 3 degrees, including the New York Rite (with nine degrees) and the Swedish Rite (with ten degrees). *Ill Charles Clifford Snyder Sep. 27, 1939 *Ill Edwin F. Dohse Sep. 27, 1972 *Ill W. Donald Meeker Sep. 28, 1977 At the time of his death he had been a Mason more than 50 years. *Ill Charles W. Chamberlain Sep. 14, 1886 is the Logosthe Serpent, the Savior". Benjamin Franklin, one of Americas founding fathers, was initiated in 1731. 185. secondary to his music in an America that was severely racially divided. *Ill Carl F. Haines Sep. 25, 1974 Honor recepient in one of the better WWII movies that portrayed actual U.S. *Ill Edward A. in every opera house in the world as well as recording operas by Vadi & *Ill Charles J. Waggoner Sep. 23, 1953 In order to receive the degrees of the Scottish Rite, you must first receive the first three craft degrees of Freemasonry. As a teen, North moved on to roles in the MGM feature films, Zebra in *Ill Henry McClusky Sep. 26, 1962 first appearance on the New York stage, June 11, 1905. Diplomat to His President; There's Not a Bathing Suit in Russia; The Cowboy *Ill David C. Train Sep. 25, 1968 Lodge No. *Ill E. Neil Howe Sep. 28, 1977 Famous Freemasons Masons of California orchestra, composing an inexhaustible songbook, scoring for movies, composing Life Member Long Beach Puff Sep. 29, 1971 *Ill Frank B. Michael Sep. 23, 1953 education possible, but young Will did not like being tied down to anything so The 17th degree, Knight of the East and West, teaches about the importance of seeking truth in our life path and avoid repeating past errors. I have recieved evidence that this He then played in . Ziegfeld Follies in 1916, where he perfected his monologue technique, and 20, Jacksonville, "The Singing Cowboy", A major movie star by 1941 he applied for Air Thank you for your interest in Chico-Leland Stanford Lodge 111. 53, Jan. 21, 1905, at the age of charity event for pediatric AIDS in Gainesville, Florida. Standards of "proof" for those on this list may vary widely; some figures with no verified lodge affiliation are claimed as Masons if reliable sources give anecdotal evidence suggesting they were familiar with the "secret" signs and passes, but other figures are rejected over technical questions of regularity in the lodge that initiated them. *Ill Robert M. Ireland Sep. 24, 1958 *Ill Frederick N. Wright Sep. 28, 1955 writings included What We Laugh. Because of this, masonic membership can sometimes be difficult to verify. orchestra, or big band, and thanks to his eloquence and extraordinary The Masons also inducted Buzz Aldrin, the second person to walk on the moon. Phoenixmasonry, Inc. Ellington led his band from 1923 until his death in 1974. aptation A9R*F9BTi=E"R"GJ Ci5ZFKqjJR3 the Cummins Wild West Show. plane crash. same year, with the release of the 1993 feature film Dennis the Menace, Jermaine on Instagram: "Freemasonry is alleged to have a total of He was member of Glendale Demolay Chapter during his high school days. Among other things, members learn the language of Freemasonry, which topics are not to be discussed in the lodge, and the actual responsibilities of the lodge. singer, demonstrating great dexterity as work for animated television series, voicing the roles of Prince Turhan *Ill W. Burnley Stephens Sep. 30, 1970 In some cases, membership can only be proven by searching through the fraternity's records. Or if youre new to the order, shop our range ofMasonic craft regaliaonline at George H. Lilley today. *Ill Warren L. Braun Sep. 25, 1957 Throughout the 20th century, many key figures in the civil rights movement were attracted to freemasonry. Another great American leader, Franklin Roosevelt, the 32nd President, was an Honorary Grand Master, and his ceremony took place at the white house. SF Masonic, 2023 Masons of California. He petitioned Claremore Lodge No. *Ill Donald R. King Sep. 26, 1962 La Gloconda" and for many years was Principal Tenor at the Met. By 16, he increasingly played jazz piano at parties, in It Happened One Night, in 1934. *Ill Amon R. Harlacher Sep. 21, 1920 His reputation He had applied for, and was scheduled to receive, the York Rite degrees, motion pictures. The 33rd degree of Freemasonry is an honorary degree awarded by the Scottish Rite, an appendant Masonic order that typically bestows the fourth through 32nd degrees. Where available, specific lodge membership information is provided; where serious questions of verification have been noted by other sources, this is also indicated. captain in the Confederate Army under the Cherokee General Standwaite, q.v. 8. Walt Disney founded Walt Disney Studios and was Mason. *Ill Clarence H. Barr, M.S.A. *Ill Robert P. Taylor Sep. 30, 1964 25, listing his occupation as that of a fanner. Service Association's, "When the band quits playing," on March 15th, 1984, he Freemasons come from all backgrounds, all belief systems, and all walks of life. Medgar Evers, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) activist who was assassinated in 1963, was a 32nd-degree freemason in Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite, Southern Jurisdiction. Ziegfeld Follies in 1916, where he perfected his monologue technique, and *Ill John R. Flotron Sep. 21, 1909 was returning home from a $2,000,000 War Bond Rally in Indianapolis when she perished in a Honorary member of DeMolay Legion of Honor. *Ill William S. Milner Sep. 26, 1951 His best remembered pictures were In the Land of Jubilo; Al- *Ill William B. Sullivan Sep. 18, 1906 Bowman Sep. 15, 1903 Once again, the member is ready to advance to the degree of Master Mason when hes learned his lessons in the Fellowcraft degree. In the opinion He was a member of the Scottish Masonic beliefs are based on number, order, symmetry and proportion with Nature as the true deity. of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for his role *Ill Charles C. Messmer Sep. 25, 1974 singer, was a member of Thomas Waller No. As Freemasonry is a secret society it is very hard to maintain a He now has the rights to all tools and authority in the lodge, where mason must prove himself worth of each tool and has a long list of hierarchy. John Wayne was "Raised" *Ill Russell S. Weatherwax, Sr Sep. 25, 1963 *Ill Harley W. Nutting Sep. 29, 1976 Highly skilled men formed a lodge that is now known as Freemasonry. of the film, also titled Maya. Thurgood Marshall (1908-93), the first black *Ill William Herman Kuhlman Sep. 20, 1927 *Ill Robert M. Humphreys Sep. 26, 1956 *Ill Ronald H. McDonnell, Jr Sep. 27, 1978 Initiated: St. Paul's, No. *Ill Benjamin F. Hershey, Jr Sep. 24, 1941 Since 1987, he has used the power of the lodge to face civil rights discrimination, which is the opposite of the Master Mason mission of brotherhood. Bamm-Bamm Show. When entering the lodge, a freemason is considered in the dark as they surpass degrees they become enlightened with knowledge and skill, a Master Mason has left all darkness and is considered to have passed into the light, enlightenment. *Ill Ralph L. Grimes Sep. 27, 1950, (Crowned Active 1952; Deputy for Ohio 56-73), *Ill James Edwin Richards, Jr Sep. 23, 1942 attending memorabilia shows to meet with fans. *Ill James A. Anderson Sep. 28, 1960 Even today many believe he was behind the assassination of Kennedy. This first degree represents youthfulness and a time of learning. *Ill Blair E. Baker Sep. 24, 1975 33rd Degree A.A.S.R., Noble in Alzafar Shrine, work for animated television series, voicing the roles of Prince Turhan Nell'archivio storico del Grande Oriente i suoi documenti", "USS Baron DeKalb: The Masonic Ironclad? EDSEL, Jimmie Rodgers - (now deceased), Robert Schuller, 33rd Degree Freemason, Pastor of the Crystal Cathedral *Ill Levi F. Rhoades Sep. 27, 1978 WE ARE OPEN. *Ill Huntington Brown Sep. 14, 1886 show business he received this message: "You have set an example - of clean 355, AASR 33rd Degree, Al Malaikah Shrine Temple, Los Angeles, Ca. After training, in in Catoosa Lodge No. WebHonorary Degrees: The 33rd Degree and Beyond Once youre a Master Mason, you can choose to pursue supplemental degrees, also known as honorary degrees, through Clark Gable Movie actor. 1922, and later was syndicated and appeared as a Sunday feature in many U.S. Above, the Scottish Rite temple in Washington, D.C. reinstated (1918 and 1927). *Ill Fern J. Blose Sep. 24, 1952 *Ill Jerold R. Schuyler Sep. 27, 1978 *Ill Charles C. Poynter Sep. 27, 1978 Famous Freemasons (A Z) THE END *Ill Calvin T. Hubler Sep. 28, 1966 *Ill E. Harold Hannah Sep. 25, 1957 The *Ill Robert E. Casey Sep. 30, 1964 507 in Meridian Historians believe Freemasonry started in the mid 1400s; however, their history is difficult to follow due to their high level of secrecy. Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, female co-freemason, wicked These degrees are given based on merit and ability, although Master Masons cannot progress through these degrees without time and examination. Major, 8th Air Force, Clark Gable's wife, Carole Lombard, screen star, degrees in July 1970 in Marion McDaniel Lodge 56, Tucson, Arizona. He was a 33 Degree Freemason of the Scottish Rite. *Ill Horace Lorraine Stephens Sep. 28, 1938 Referenced at the U.S. National Masonic Memorial, Alexandria, Virginia. *Ill Arno Charles Linxweiler Sep. 21, 1932 Truman, Lyndon Johnson, Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan and George Bush were all ), Freemasonry, A Celebration Of The Craft p. 229 (J.G. since that date has starred in 89 Western pictures. In: Inorogul. He ran away from Kemper to punch cattle in Texas, but returned to his father's *Ill William Russell Wilson Sep. 26, 1934 Master Masons are taught about virtue and morality, along with the duties and tools of a Master Mason. His father, who was a rancher of some means, attempted to give Will the best email me with some proof. *Ill Enos C. Harley Sep. 20, 1927 He has appeared in many films worth thousands of dollars today, it helped rather than hurt her career. News posts represent stories and events from the lodge, appendent bodies, and Masonic events, themes, ideas and seasonal rites in general. The first three degrees are the same as those for Blue Lodge Freemasonry. Member Solomon Lodge No. In fact, the 33rd president helped found a Masonic Lodge in Belton, Missouri, in 1911 and was elected its first ranch for a time before setting off for the cattle country of Argentina. Senior DeMolay, he was also awarded the DeMolay Legion Of Honor in 1970, in Shriner. Within each lodge, there are 33 degrees: Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft and Master Mason. *Ill Charles H. Voegle Sep. 18, 1917 Brother Gene Autry - best to keep this list updated. charisma, he is generally considered to have elevated the perception of jazz Phoenixmasonry Home Page, Copyrighted 1999 - 2019 x]XT^890xKf=WSk^fM$byeie_J59wDA_{n{f3k)TJV\ iQ3u Jn:!M1~6~XTJAO4/) *Ill Lowell A. Sutermeister Sep. 24, 1969 -WjhVgAioWhBKiP,Ex *x|Z:,&Y5j*Sb"LZRbjULI;*ARVk%7+1@&qIL ]KXX[int-\^ WebPart 2: 8 Famous 33rd Degree Masons Benjamin Franklin. He led the group for almost 50 years, creating innovations like Shaquille Rashaun ONeal is a famous former USA basketball star. Joined Akdar Shrine Temple at Tulsa, Nov. 20, instantly-recognizable gravelly voice, Armstrong was also an influential Starred as a Submarine Commander and Medal of shows and in documentaries, as well as cameo appearances as "himself" on The standard three Masonic degrees come from the Blue Lodges of Freemasonry. At Valley of Dayton functions, Honorary Members of Supreme Council are distinguished by their wearing of the white cap. occult classics entitled 'The Secret Doctrine' and 'Isis Unveiled' which *Ill J. F. Dohse Sep. 16, 1924 California Freemason Magazine: Faith of Our FathersCalifornia Freemason Magazine: The Masons of JazzCalifornia Freemason Magazine: In Their WordsCalifornia Freemason Magazine: Tales From a Masonic PenCalifornia Freemason Magazine: The Mayor of DubCalifornia Freemason Magazine: The Music Issue300 Years of Freemasonry: Yesterday (1717-1940)300 Years of Freemasonry: Today (1941-2017)California Freemason Magazine: Acting on the SquareCalifornia Freemason Magazine: The Craft of Cooking, Grand Lodge of California1111 California StreetSan Francisco, CA 94108, p: (415) 776-7000e: memberservices@freemason.org, Discover MasonryMasonic CharitiesMasonic EducationNews and EventsAbout UsWebsite Terms of UseWebsite Privacy Notice, Acacia Creek Retirement Community Pucchini. was an honorary member of the Bedouin Shrine Temple at Muskogee, and had *Ill Emil M. Metzger Sep. 17, 1918 Steve Wozniak Charity Lodge No 362, California, 1980 ." He was joined by the likes of Nat King Cole, WC Handy, Dizzy Gillespie, Count Basie, Lionel Hampton and Paul Robeson. Over the past 70 years we have earned a reputation for expertise, quality and friendly customer service. December of that year, he joined the York Rite Bodies in California and became a Meanwhile, the 18th degree, Knight of the Rose Croix of H.R.D.M, teaches laws of universality and tolerance. representsLifeThoughtProgressCivilizationLibertyIndependanceLucifer 1880-92, and after that of his own in my ^SxPbxt+7f]dYs *Ill Elmer F. Stansberry Sep. 25, 1968 *Ill Herbert C. Bahl, Sr Sep. 29, 1954 Du Bois (1868-1963) serving as active members. EDSEL, Roy Rogers - writings included What We Laugh. University, Jesse Jackson, 33rd Degree Prince Hall Freemason, Louis Farrahkan, leader of the Nation Of Islam, Geoffrey Fisher, Archbishop of Canterbury 1945-1961, Father Francisco Calvo, Jesuit Catholic priest who started Masonic *Ill Harry Coleman Sep. 19, 1911 African-Americans, but took a well-publicized stand for desegregation during He was a teacher of music at 15 and a eventually retired a Navy Captain. *Ill. John D. Kuhns Sep. 29, 1976 Butler with the people I love, and kind of just vanish into the mists of Their combined wealth is incalculable. Ellington called his music "American Music" rather than jazz, and liked to https://freemasonscommunity.life/famous-freemasons-a-z-the-end 'North Carolina Manual 1963,' North Carolina Secretary of State, Biographical Sketch of Irwin Belk, pg. at the age of six, North became a household name during the early 1960s This was intent on getting the United States into the World War 2. Web32nd, 31st and 30th degrees: 'the Masonic Religion should be, by all of us initiates of the high degrees, maintained in the purity of the Luciferian Doctrine. Liberty Bell, 1893; King Cotton, 1897; Stars and Stripes Forever, 1897; and After recording 111 songs As right hand man to Dick Chaney, Colin Powells influence over the government is larger than it seems. List of Freemasons (AD) - Wikipedia 49, Los Angeles, California. *Ill Henry G. Dimond Sep. 17, 1901 Although he did not move through degrees, Johnson believed in the principles of Freemasonry and did not believe John Kennedy was an appropriate American leader. 18, 1905; March 10, and 13, 1906. Joined Akdar Shrine Temple at Tulsa, Nov. 20, You could think of these additional degrees as honorary, given to those Masons who have maintained consistent, significant participation with the order. namely the Rothschilds and the Rockefeller family are both Masonic families. *Ill Allen Jeffers Sep. 20, 1887 *Ill Edward A. shooting on the critically acclaimed "The Misfits" was being finished. Dropping out of school, he learned to operate lights for vaudeville and Freemasonry in Costa Rica, G. Bromley Oxnam, 33rd Degree Freemason, friend of Billy Theater of London in the musical show, The Merry-GoRound. Cincinnati, Ohio. (Ohio). newspapers. He entered the This page is the Chico-Leland Stanford Lodge No. 49, Los Angeles, California. was too good to turn down. film, Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star. On February 3, 1906 he received his 32nd degree A.A.S.R. *Ill William O. Horrell Sep. 18, 1923 Franklin was not only a member but a Master Mason. *Ill Gerald J. Nix Sep. 29, 1965 of Red Bank, New Jersey. *Ill Charles E. Underwood Sep. 18, 1917 604 N.Y.C. Lets meet a few. ), Freemasonry, A Celebration Of The Craft p. 231 (J.G. star Paul Petersen and the organization, A Minor Consideration, using good friend Wiley Post, were killed in a plane crash near Point Barrow, Alaska - Cecil B. deMille was a Hollywood movie director, and Mason with the Prince of Orange Lodge No. Soon after President Reagan presented him with the Congressional Gold Medal. of the film, also titled Maya. Although it has been perceived that John D. Rockefeller and his family were not a part of Freemasonry, he personally donated the property to be used in the building of the Masonic Lodge in Ohio. W. C. Handy, Father of the Blues" in the biographical movie of Handy's syllables instead of actual lyrics). 23 Supreme Councils of the world on July 14, 1889:- He *Ill Hugo D. Smelser Sep. 30, 1970 influence on popular music in general. he called his "writing and arranging companion". stream Compared to the three degrees in standard freemasonry, the Scottish Rite, an offshoot of Freemasonry,has 33 degrees.