February
11 1732 O.S. - December 14, 1799
George Washington was Commanding
General of the American Continental
Army during their War of Independence
(1776-1781). He was President
of the Constitutional Convention
in 1787 and from 1789 to 1796
was the first president of the
USA.
Reputed to have received a masonic
apron from Gilbert Lafayette,
the only apron listed in Washington’s
effects at his death was one made
by nuns at Nantes and presented
by the firm of Watson and Cassoul.1
Contrary to the discredited claims
made by Governor Ritner (1780-1869)2
in 1837, Washington remained a
freemason until his death, whereupon,
at his widow’s request, he received
a masonic funeral. While his continued
membership and regard for Freemasonry
is unquestionable, his personal
papers suggest that he may not
have been a frequent attendee
at lodge.
Initiated: November 4, 1752.
Passed: March 3, 1753
Raised: August 4, 1753
Fredericksburg Lodge, Virginia,
Worshipful Master: May 29, 1788-1789
(elected but not installed)
Lodge No. 22 [39], Alexandria,
Virginia. |
