The Last Jefferson Lodge
As with many towns, La Porte (also known as Rabbit Creek) burned to the ground several times. Actually La Porte burned to the ground many times. Early history of Jefferson Lodge burned with it. The photo above is of the last building used by Jefferson Lodge.
Dispensation was granted 22 December 1855 by Grand Master William H. Howard
Charter was granted 08 May 1856.
W.W. Brainard, Worshipful Master
Fred Howard, Senior Warden
J.C. Hawley, Junior Warden
W.F. Myers, Treasurer
M.W. Hannon, Secretary
Samuel Larrison, Senior Deacon
J.H. Hudson, Junior Deacon
James Obrine, Tyler
Master Masons were
J.D. Bair, P. Baker, J.B. Carrington, J. Conley, I.D. Cross, J.D. Curl, J.P. Fuller, J.J. Harris, J.S. Hayden, W.Y. Head, N.S. Head, J. Kitts, E. Lane, E. Lester, B. Loeb, S. Mamlock, N.J. Paine, J.B. Price, R. G Whrand, F.W. Smith, J. Vancunda, R. Wilson, J.P. Winfrey.
Dispensation was granted 22 December 1855 by Grand Master William H. Howard
Charter was granted 08 May 1856.
W.W. Brainard, Worshipful Master
Fred Howard, Senior Warden
J.C. Hawley, Junior Warden
W.F. Myers, Treasurer
M.W. Hannon, Secretary
Samuel Larrison, Senior Deacon
J.H. Hudson, Junior Deacon
James Obrine, Tyler
Master Masons were
J.D. Bair, P. Baker, J.B. Carrington, J. Conley, I.D. Cross, J.D. Curl, J.P. Fuller, J.J. Harris, J.S. Hayden, W.Y. Head, N.S. Head, J. Kitts, E. Lane, E. Lester, B. Loeb, S. Mamlock, N.J. Paine, J.B. Price, R. G Whrand, F.W. Smith, J. Vancunda, R. Wilson, J.P. Winfrey.