When was it published?

September 16, 1737 in The Virginia Gazette

Domestic News September 16, 1737

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

John Hammerton, Esq;, James Greme, Esq;, James Wright, Esq;, Maurice Lewis, Esq;, John Carruthers

Q: What keywords are associated?

Masonic Lodge, Master Resignation, Master Election, Freemasons Appointment, Charles Town

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

In Charles-Town, John Hammerton, Esq., resigned as Master of the Free-Masons lodge before departing for London, receiving thanks from the 30 members. James Greme, Esq., was elected Master, appointing James Wright, Esq., as Senior Warden and Maurice Lewis, Esq., as Junior Warden.

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Charles-Town, July 23. Last Thursday John Hammerton, Esq; Receiver General of his Majesty's Quit-Rents, Secretary, and one of his Majesty's Honourable Council, who was the first Master of the Lodge of Free-Masons, in this place, and intending to embark on board the ship Molly-Galley, John Carruthers, Master, for London, at a lodge held that evening, resigned his office; for the true and faithful discharge of which, he received the thanks of the whole society, who were 30 in number. James Greme, Esq; was then unanimously chosen Master, in his room, and having been duly installed into that office, with the usual ceremonies, was pleased to choose and appoint James Wright, Esq; who was Junior Warden to be Senior Warden, and Maurice Lewis, Esq; Junior Warden.

What sub-type of article is it?

Appointment Social Event

What keywords are associated?

Masonic Lodge Master Resignation Master Election Freemasons Appointment Charles Town

What entities or persons were involved?

John Hammerton, Esq; James Greme, Esq; James Wright, Esq; Maurice Lewis, Esq; John Carruthers

Where did it happen?

Charles Town

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Charles Town

Event Date

Last Thursday

Key Persons

John Hammerton, Esq; James Greme, Esq; James Wright, Esq; Maurice Lewis, Esq; John Carruthers

Outcome

john hammerton resigned as master and received thanks from the society of 30; james greme elected and installed as master; james wright appointed senior warden; maurice lewis appointed junior warden.

Event Details

John Hammerton, Esq., Receiver General of his Majesty's Quit-Rents, Secretary, and one of his Majesty's Honourable Council, who was the first Master of the Lodge of Free-Masons in Charles-Town and intending to embark on board the ship Molly-Galley, John Carruthers, Master, for London, resigned his office at a lodge held that evening; James Greme, Esq., was unanimously chosen Master in his place and duly installed with usual ceremonies.