Aasen, John- Norwegian 'giant' (said to be 8' 9" tall) who was a movie actor in the US. When he joined Freemasonry over 1,500 attended. An effort to raise funds for a statue of this Mason is underway in Norway now.
Abbott, Sir John J.C.- Canadian politician whoserved as Prime Minister (1891-1892).
Abbott, William "Bud" - Famous half of the Abbott & Costello comedy team.
Acuff, Roy - "King of Country Music"
Adams, Sherman- Governor of New Hampshire and US Congressman
Aguinaldo, Emilio - President of the Philippines, he declaredtheir independence in 1898.
Aldrich, Nelson Wilmarth-U. S. Senator, known for his extensive impact on banking reform. He also servedas Treasurer of the Grand Lodge of Rhode Island.
Aldrin, Edwin E. - Known as"Buzz" - Americanastronaut who as a crew member of Apollo 11 became the second human being to walk on themoon (July 20, 1969).
Alfond, Harold - Ownedfamous 'Dexter Shoe Company' and noted philanthropist. Sportscomplexes throughout Maine made possible by his generous contributions bear hisname and he began a unique college funding program for newborns in Maine as well.
Allen, Charles H. - First Governor of Puerto Rico (1800-1802) whenit was freed of its 400 year despotic rule by Spain.
Allen, Ira - Known as the 'Father of Vermont', he played a significantrole in the acceptance of Vermont as a State and then gave land to help found the University of Vermont.
Althouse, Monroe - Director, Ringgold Band of Pennsylvania
Ames, Ezra - Portrait painter who painted portraits of Washington, Alexander Hamilton, John Adams,Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, Martin Van Buren, George Clinton,DeWitt Clinton.
Anderson, Brad - Cartoonist and creator of thepopular 'Marmaduke' comic strip
Anderson, Robert - Major General U.S. Army who was in command of Fort Sumter at time of Confederate attack. Known as "Hero Of FortSumter."
André, Major John -British soldier who attempted to assist Benedict Arnold in his treasonousbetrayal of West Point. He was sentenced to death and hanged in 1780.
Annanc, Louis - Chief of the Saint Francis Tribe of Indians. (D: 1876 after having been a Mason for over 40 years.)
Antheil,George
-Eccentric composer of the 1920s. His trademark work was the 1924 work "LeBallet Mecanique", which incorporated sounds from machines like airplanepropellers and car horns.
Archer, Dennis - Mayor of Detroit, Michigan
Arlen, Richard - Movie actor, best known for his role as a pilot in "Wings".
Arnold,Benedict -American Revolutionary War General. You can read more about himhere.
Arnold, Eddie - Country Music legend and member of the Grand Ole Opry
Arnold, General Henry "Hap" - American general whose efforts helped establish what is now the U.S. Air Force.Commander, Army Air Force in World War II, he is the only person to ever hold five star rank in two services and the only person to ever hold five star rank in the US Air Force.
Arthur William Patrick Albert / Prince Arthur - Third son of QueenVictoria and the longest serving Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of England
Asher, Max - US movie actor - Keystone Kop.
Astor, John Jacob - A German immigrant to the US, he at onepoint was considered the wealthiest man in America. He was Master of HollandLodge in New York and served as Grand Treasurer for that Grand Lodge.
Atchison, David - US Senator, probably now best remembered for the Urban Myth that he was President for one day - as stated on his tombstone.This article on Wikipedia provides a full explanation.
Audubon, John James - American ornithologist and artist known for his imposing works in full color of Birds of America. He referredto himself as a "Mason" and "Brother" in his diary but no proof has been found of his membership.
Auker, Elden - US baseball 'submarine' pitcher
Austin, Stephen F. - American colonizer and political leader whoworked to make Texas a state of Mexico but later helped Texas settlers gain theirindependence (1836). Known as the 'Father of Texas'.
Autry, Gene - American actorwho made some 90 movies from the 1930s through the 1950s, cowboy singer ("Back in theSaddle Again" and more), and professional sports team owner (original owner of theCalifornia Angels baseball team). Many young people today have grown up listening to hisrendition of "Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer". Brother Gene was a "truegentleman".
Craig, John B. - Career US foreign service officer and current (1999)Ambassador to the Sultanate of Oman
Crockett, David ('Davy') - Frontiersman and politician. USRepresentative from Tennessee who joined the Texas revolutionaries fighting against.Mexico. He died at the siege of the Alamo.
Crawford, James - Rose from the lowest ranks to the top rungs of both the Minnesota State Patrol (Chief 1973-1979) and the US Army Reserves (Brig. General) and then served two terms as Mayor of Forest Lake, MN.
Crosby, Norm -Comedian and entertainer best known for his malaproprisms. Always seen on the Jerry Lewis telethons for musculardystrophy in the US. He is a Past Master of a Lodge in Massachusetts. masonicinfo.com Has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Crosley, PowelJr. -Inventor, businessman, radiopioneer, and owner of a major league baseball team, all in the city of Cincinnati, Ohio. Senior citizens may well remember the very popular Crosley Radio although this Mason achieved fame in many, many areas including creation of his own automobile company and department store chain.
Crowe, William J. Jr. - Served as Commander-in-Chief, US PacificCommand; Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and sworn in as U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on May 19, 1994.
Cushing, William - Supreme Court Justice
Dym, Jack - Known to New Yorkers as "Jack The Hack".Brother Dym was forced to leave high school just days before his graduation to serve in World War II. Upon his return, he became a New York City taxicab driver - one of the fewfriendly one, who gives smiley face balloonsto his passengers - and has been doing that for some 57 years. Despite his ownlack of a high school diploma, he put his children and grandchildren through college evenselling a rare NYC taxi medallion (signifying ownership) for this purpose. In2002, he wrote to his former high school and asked if he could attend theirgraduation, having missed his so many years before: the school welcomed his attendancewith open arms and he even 'danced the night away' with the his wife of 50+years and other high school graduates at the senior prom - wearing (what else?)the tuxedo he uses for Masonic events! Brother Dym was profiled on a June 30, 2002 segment of the nationally-aired CBStelevision program, Sunday Morning. Yet another famous Mason!
Easton, Rufus - First postmaster west of theMississippi River.
Ebbets, Charles H. - Owner of the Brooklyn Dodgers baseball team and President of the National League for 27 years. He build Ebbets Field.
Edson, Carroll A. - Co-founder of the Order of the Arrow, the Boy Scouthonor fraternity.
Edward VII - Prince of Wales and subsequently King ofEngland
Edward VIII - King of England who abdicated the throne in less than 1 yearin order to marry the woman he loved.
Elgin, Lord - In addition to being the Chief of the Nameof Bruce, he is the Convenor of the Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs, retiredBrigadier General in the Scots Guard Reserve, and is a Knight of the Thistle. Heis a former Grand Master Mason of Scotland (the Grand Master as styled inScotland) and has been head of the Royal Arch Chapter in Scotland for manyyears. Additionally he is the worldwide head of the Royal Order of Scotland.
Ellington, Duke - American jazz composer, orchestrator, bandleader, andpianist, considered the greatest composer in the history of jazz music and oneof the greatest musicians of the 20th Century.
Ellison, Sr., Dr. JohnMalcus - Past President of VirginiaUnion University and an author of various Masonic publications. He was an activemember of the United Supreme Council - Southern Jurisdiction and a member ofJonathan Lodge #112 F&AM, Richmond, VA
Ellsworth, Oliver - The third Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court andresponsible for the term "United States" appearing in theConstitution.
Enzi, Michael B. - United States Senator (Wyoming) whose fatherwas also an active Mason and whose mother was a member of the Order of Eastern Star.
Ernette, James L. - Pennsylvania State Trooperalso served as Grand Master of the GL of PA (1998-99)
Ervin Jr, Samuel J. - As U.S. Senator from North Carolina, he ledthe "Watergate" committee during the Nixon presidency and was widely praised forhis fair-handed behavior.
Evanko, Col. Paul J. - Current (1999) Commissioner of thePennsylvania State Police.
Evans, Bob - Famous restaurateur, his eateriesare found throughout the United States.
Faber, Eberhard - Head of thefamous Eberhard Faber Pencil Company.
Fairbanks, Douglas - American silent film actor knownfor his performance in swashbuckling adventures such as 'Robin Hood'
Farragut, David G. - Admiral, US Navy. LeadingUnion naval officer of the US Civil War.
Fell, Jesse- An early political leader in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, he was the first to successfully burn anthracite coal on an open air grate. His method and 'discovery' in 1808 led to the widespread use of coal as the fuel source that helped to foster America's industrial revolution. He lived in the Fell House and Tavern until his death. The House stood until the 1980s when Wyoming Valley Health Care demolished it to build a parking lot. The bricks used to build the house are now in the house of Wayne Segar in Bear Creek Pennsylvania. The grate used by Fell is in the possession of the Wyoming Historical and Geological Society. A Past Master of Wilkes-Barre Lodge #61.
Feller, Bob - Hall of Fame baseball pitcher with the 28th most winning record.
Fernández-Juncos, Manuel - Hero of Puerto Rico, the capital'ssecond most important boulevard is named after him.
Fiala, Anthony - War correspondent and famous photographer ofBrazilian and polar expeditions.
Field, Stephen J. - US Supreme Court Justice(1863-1897)
Fields, W. C. - American entertainer known for his raspyvoice, bulbous nose, and sardonic disposition. His films includeMy LittleChickadee (1940) andNever Give a Sucker an Even Break (1941).
Fisher, Geoffrey - English churchman, the 99th Archbishop ofCanterbury. He became Bishop of London in 1939, and archbishop of Canterbury in 1945.Fisher was a distinguished pastor and administrator, helping to reorganize the work of theChurch of England after World War II. As President of the World Council of Churches(1946-54), he was a vigorous proponent of ecumenism.
Fitch, John - American inventor, who probably developed the firstAmerican steamboat, an achievement often attributed to American inventor Robert Fulton.
Fleming, Sir Alexander - British bacteriologist who discoveredpenicillin in 1928. He shared a 1945 Nobel Prize for this achievement.
Foelsche, Paul - First police inspector in Australia'sNorthwest Territories.
Ford, Gerald R. - 25 year Congressman and Minority Leader of theUS House of Representatives, he was appointed Vice President of the U.S. in the wake ofthe Spiro Agnew scandal. When President Richard Nixon resigned, he became the 38thPresident of the United States.
Ford, Glenn - Famous US movie actor
Ford, Henry - Invented the first gasoline powered automobile in1893, founded Ford Motor Company in 1903 and mass-produced the first widely available andaffordable car. More about himhere.
Francis, Russell Ross - Professional football player: NewEngland Patriots and San Francisco 49ers.
Franklin, Benjamin - American printer (he published thefirst book to come off the press in the colonies - Anderson's Constitutions of1723), author, diplomat,philosopher, and scientist, whose contributions to the AmericanRevolution (1775-1783), and the newly formed federal government thatfollowed, rank him among the country's greatest statesmen. He held the Masonictitle of Grand Master of Pennsylvania and was one of the 13Masonic signers of the Constitution of the United States.
Francona, Tito - US baseball player for the Cleveland Indians. He held a record for the most hits for a player in under 400 at bats.
Frederick II ("TheGreat") - King of Prussia (1712-1786) Effective militarycommander, music composer, patron of literature and the arts and institutor ofmany social reforms.
Fulton, Robert - Often referred to as a Mason (as a member ofHiram Lodge in New York City), his Masonic membership cannot be establishedfactually. At least one Masonic Lodge was named for him - Robert FultonLodge #104, New York, NY.
Gable, Clark - American actor who played oppositenearly every major female star during the 1930's. Perhaps best remembered for his role asRhett Butler in 'Gone with the Wind', he had received an Academy Award as Best Actor (in theBest Movie) of 1934 ('It Happened One Night').
Gardiner, William Tudor -Former Governor of Maine, USA later Brigadier General, US Army. He was one of two American soldiers to enter Rome while still in the hands of the enemy to negotiate the Italian surrender.
Garfield, James A. - The 20th President of the United States, hewas assassinated in 1881 and his death was the cause of considerable mourning inthe US.
Gatchell, T. James (Jim) - With no formal post high schooleducation, he became a pharmacist, historian and collector. As a volunteerfireman, he was injured twice and he acted as a physician during the 1918 fluepidemic and was involved in early skin graft. He was a musician and was fluentin Lakota and Plains Indian sign language. He collected historical objects fromwhite pioneers and Indians from the Buffalo, Wyoming area. He died in 1954 andhis collection is now the basis for a 2002 AAM accredited facility collection.
Gates, John - Known as "Bet-a-million" Gates,he was the founder of Texaco Oil Company and popularized barbed wire.
Gatling, Richard J. -Inventor of the Gatling Gun which changed the face of warfare but also saved many lives as it was thereafter unnecessary to field so many men. He also invented a steam plow and numerous machines to sow seeds and improve the lives of farmers. In 1943 a US Destroyer was named in his honor.
George VI - King of England during World War II.
Gerry, Elbridge - American politician. Signer ofthe Declaration of Independence and a delegate to the Continental Congress, heserved as Governor of Massachusetts (1810-1811) and Vice President of the UnitedStates until his death (1813-1814).
Gibbon, Edward - Writer, perhaps best known forthe classic 'Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire'.
Gilbert, Sir William S. - British playwright and lyricist knownfor a series of comic operas including "H.M.S. Pinafore" and "The Piratesof Penzance" written with composer Sir Arthur Sullivan.
Gillette, King C. - American inventor and manufacturer whodeveloped the safety razor and founded the Gillette Safety Razor Co.
Gilman, Benjamin A. - One of the highest ranking membersin seniority, a U.S. congressman from the 20th New YorkDistrict who in 1978 was successful as a champion of human rights.
Girard, Stephen - Born in France, he was anenormously successful merchant, mariner and banker. He largely financed the U.S.government during the War of 1812.
Greeley, Adolphus - Noted polar explorer, a US stamp honors hisachievements
Griffith, D. W. - Pioneer filmaker
Grissom, Virgil "Gus" - Astronaut who made the secondcrewed spaceflight in 1961, he was tragically killed in a launch pad explosionin 1967.
Grock - Swiss Circus Clown, known as the "King ofClowns" and recognized for his virtuosity in both circus and theatre.
Guillotin, Joseph Ignace - French physician and revolutionary whoadvocated for a more humane method of death which came to bear his name.
Hahnemann, Samuel - German physician andfounder of homeopathy. His full name was Christian Frederich Samuel.
Hall,Prince - The man whose name is honored by generations of black Freemasons who follow inhis footsteps. There are several conflicting stories of his life andachievements.
Hamilton, Frederick William - Unitarian minister and President of TuftsCollege.
Hamilton, William W. - Named the Southern Baptist Convention'sHome Mission Board's first head of the Department of Evangelism in 1906. He served aspresident of Baptist Bible Institute (BBI), now the New Orleans Baptist TheologicalSeminary, from 1927to 1943. While president, he saved BBI from bankruptcy in1932 whenthe school defaulted on $353,000 in bonds. President of the SBC from 1940 to 1942.
Hampton, Lionel - Best known for playing the vibraphones, he isa jazz giant.
Hancock, John - One of nine Masons - and thefirstsigner of the Declaration of Independence, he was President of the ContinentalCongress and served nine terms as Governor of Massachusetts.
Harding, Warren G. - The 29th President of the UnitedStates. His political appointments engaged in serious corruption leading to the"Teapot Dome" scandal. He died in office.
Hardy, Oliver - American comedian, famous for theslapstick abuse he inflicted upon his partner, Stan Laurel.
Harlan, John M.. - U.S. Supreme Court Justice
Harrington, Jonathan - Last survivor of the Battle of Lexington
Haydn, Franz Joseph - Austrian composer who exerted greatinfluence on the development of the classical symphony.
Helms, Jesse - Well-known conservative US Senator from North Carolina,he has been a leader in the field of US foreign relations for decades.
Henry, Patrick - American colonial patriot, member ofthe Continental Congress, he spurred the creation of the Virginia militia withthe famous words "Give me liberty or give me death". Later served asthe Governor of Virginia
Henley, Vernard W. Henley Sr. - C.E.O. and President, ConsolidatedBank and Trust Co in Richmond, Virginia, the oldest Black owned Bank in the United States.Made a Mason at Sight in 1997 at the Annual Grand Lodge Session held in Arlington, Va. byThe Most Worshipful Grand Master Of Virginia. (P.H.A.).
Henson, Matthew - Sole companion of Bro. Adm. Robert Peary whenhe discovered the North Pole in 1909. He authored the book "A NegroExplorer at the North Pole" and was honored by the White House before hisdeath. Celestial Lodge #3, PHA, NYC.
Herkimer, Nicholas - Brigadier General of the US Revolution
Herrmann, Alexander - "King of Magic"
Hershey, Lewis - Director of the U.S. Selective Service for 30years
Herter, Christian A. - Diplomat and Journalist; U. S. Secretary ofState, United States Congressman, and Governor of Massachusetts.
Hoban, James - Irish-born American architect who designed andsupervised the construction (1793-1801) and renovation (1815-1829) of the White House inWashington, DC.
Hobbs, Herschell Harold (d. 1995). - An ordained Southern Baptist minister for 69years, he wrote at least 147 books and Bible commentaries used in Southern Baptistchurches. He preached more than 700 sermons on the syndicated radio program, the"Baptist Hour" between 1958 and 1978. He was president of the Southern BaptistConvention from 1961-63. He was raised a Master Mason in Siloam Lodge No. 276 in OklahomaCity at the age of 54, which was during his first term as president of the SouthernBaptist Convention. He became a Scottish Rite Mason in 1966 while a preacher on the"Baptist Hour".
Hoe, Richard M. - Inventor and businessman.
Holland, Leonard -Longtime Adjutant General of the Rhode Island National Guard
Holliday, Frank Jr. - American motion picture actor of the 1930s.
Hoover, Frank - A brand of vacuum cleaners is named after him.
Hoover, J. Edgar - American Director of the Federal Bureau ofInvestigation (1924-1972). He is remembered for fighting gangsterism during theProhibition ear (1919-1933) and for a vigorous anti-Communist campaign after World War II.
Hornish, Jr., Sam - Race car driver, he was the youngestchampion of a major, North American open-wheel series in modern racing history.In 2001, he lead the Indy Northern Light Series from start to finish. You canfollow Brother Sam's racing career atwww.samhornish.com
Hornsby, Rogers - US baseball player, led the NationalLeague in hitting for 5 years and had a lifetime batting average second only toBro. Ty Cobb.
Horton, Frank Reed - Lawyer, textbook author, Scouter,and Founder of theAlpha Phi Omegaservice fraternity, an organization at the forefront of college servicefraternities.
Horton, Tim - Canadian ice hockey legend, he founded the donut chain which bears his name.
Houdini, Harry (Ehrich Weiss) - Premiere American magician known for his escapesfrom chains, handcuffs, straitjackets and padlocked containers, he was immenselyproud of his Masonic affiliations and became a Shriner just before his untimelydeath.
Houston, Sam - American general who became the first President of the Republic ofTexas even though his candidacy was announced only 12 days previously. He laterserved a second term. When Texas was admitted to the Union, he served as USsenator and governor.
Humphrey, Hubert H. - US Vice President under Lyndon Johnson.
Irvin Tommy - Georgia's Commissioner of Agriculture and thestate's longest serving official, he is also a Past Grand Master.
Irwin, James B. - American astronaut, he was a member of the 4th moon landing team.
Ives,Burl - Legendary entertainer and ballad singer.
Jackson, Andrew -7th President of the United States (1829-1837) and first Westerner to be elected President.A national military hero for his actions in the Battle of New Orleans during theWar of 1812, His term addressed many of the significant issues in the formationof the country but was marked by political partisanship so common in that time.He left a legacy of a strong presidency. He was Grand Master of Masons inTennessee two terms (1822-1824).
Jackson, Reverend Jesse - Baptist Minister, American civil rightsleader and politician. His concerns for the oppressed and his dramatic oratory haveattracted a large grassroots constituency called the Rainbow Coalition.
Jackson, Robert H. - American Supreme Court Justice andProsecutor at the Nuremberg War Trials.
Janos, Paul - Mayor of Tarrytown, NY (2000)
Jeffries, John - Physician & pioneer balloonist;Revolutionary War Loyalist - surgeon with British forces; made first crossing ofthe English Channel by Balloon, January 7, 1785; delivered the first publiclecture in New England on anatomy at Boston, 1789.
Jenner, Edward - English physician. Discoverer of small pox vaccine.
Johansson, Bengt - Finnish composer
Johnson, Andrew - The 17thPresident of the United States, he succeeded the assassinated Abraham Lincoln.An attempt to unseat Secretary of War Edwin Stanton led to his impeachment onpurely political grounds; he was acquitted by one vote.
Johnson, Richard M. - American Vice Presidentunder Martin VanBuren
Jolson, Al - American vaudeville and film performer,whose trademark became minstrel-style singing in blackface makeup. He starred in'The Jazz Singer', the first important motion 'talking' picture withsynchronized sound.
Jones, Anson - 5th President of the Republic of Texas
Jones, Frank - Hotel and brewery owner, President of the Boston& Maine Railroad, his hotel hosted the delegates to the conference that ended theRusso-Japanese War. Brother Theodore Roosevelt was awarded the Nobel Peace prize for hisskills in negotiating at that conference.
Jones, John Paul - Scottish born seaman, he became a naval hero and'Father of the U. S. Navy'. He later commanded Russian naval ships in their war againstthe Ottoman empire.
Jones, Melvin - One of the founders of the Lions International,the international service organization.
Juarez, Benito - First Native-American President of Mexico, hereestablished republican government there.
Kellar, Harry - America'spremier magician from 1887 to 1908
Kelly, Oliver Hudson - Agrarian reformer and Founder of theGrange
Kemp, Jack - USRepublican Congressman from New York, Secretary of Housing and UrbanDevelopment, and Vice Presidential candidate with Mason Bob Dole
Kheraskov, Mikhail - Journalist, publisher and trustee ofMoscow University
King, Charles - American biochemist who isolated vitamin C.
King, Ernest Joseph - Fleet Admiral, he was Commander-in-Chief of the US Fleet in 1941 and Chief of Naval Operations from 1942-1945.
King, Karl L. - One of America's top four march composers(1891-1971)
King, William - First Governor of Maine and first Grand Master ofthe Grand Lodge of Maine, he held both offices simultaneously.
King, William Rufus -American Vice President, he died in office. His bust is in the Senate wing ofthe US Capitol.
Kipling, Rudyard - British writer who won the Nobel Prize forliterature. Many of his works have strong Masonic themes and some are specifically aboutFreemasonry, despite the fact that he was only active in his lodge for a briefperiod of time. Eschewing most honors, Bro. Kipling accepted recognition fromFreemasonry by being named one of forty living Fellows of the PhilalethesSociety.
Kleinknecht, Kenneth S. - Manager for Command and ServiceModules in the Apollo space program
Knox, Major General Henry -US Revolutionary War hero, he was the first Secretary of War under the U.S.Constitution. A Masonic lodge named in his honor was constituted on the gun deckof the USS Constitution ('Old Ironsides') in 1926. Knoxville, Tennessee and thefamous "Fort Knox" were named in his honor.
Kossuth, Lajos (Louis) -Tireless campaigner for Hungarian freedom, he was the first 'foreigner' to address the U. S. Congress after Lafayette.
Kostiainen, Pekka - Finnish Composer
Kresge, Sebastian S. - Founded S. S. Kresge, one of the great Five andDime Stores. It's now known as K-Mart.
Kruger, David - An optometrist who, in an era of racialdiscrimination, opened his office to all regardless of race or social status.His efforts on behalf of children have been untiring and he was honored by atribute in the Congressional Record in September, 2002. You can read about thisremarkable man and Masonhere.
Kutuzov, Mikhail - Russian field marshal who distinguishedhimself in the wars against Turkey (1770-1774 and 1787-1791) and commanded (1805-1812) theRussian opposition to Napoleon.
Ladd, Dr. Joseph- Pioneer in Rhode Island onbehalf of the mentally retarded
Lafayette, Marquis de - French soldier andpolitician, he took part in the American Revolution as a close supporter and friend ofBrother George Washington.
Lake, Simon - Engineer who built the first submarine to operatesuccessfully in open sea.
LaGuardia, Fiorello - American politician, the majorairport in New York city is named in his honor.
Lamar, Joseph R. - US Supreme Court Justice
Lamar, Mirabeau B. - American politician and diplomat, he was the2nd President of the Republic of Texas and later served as Minister to Nicaragua.
Land, Frank S. - In 1919, founded the Order of DeMolay, afraternal organization for young men aged 12-21. Originally a group of fatherless boys,DeMolay quickly grew and was 'adopted' by Freemasonry in the United States. Today DeMolayis international in scope and millions of boys and men still refer to the founder of theOrder as "Dad".
Lawrence, J. B. - Vice president of the Southern BaptistConvention and Secretary-Treasurer of the Home Mission Board for 30 years.
Lawrence, James - A US Navy Captain at age 31, he bravely commandedtheChesapeake against the frigateShannon in the War of 1812. Hewas buried with Masonic and military honors.
Lawton, Henry Ware - US Civil War Medal of Honor winner, he was a MajorGeneral at the famous charge of the Rough Riders at San Juan Hill by Bro. Col.Theodore Roosevelt. He was killed in a battle against insurgents in thePhilippines and has been honored by them on a postage stamp issued in 1966.
Leidy, Joesph - Naturalist, known as the "father of Americanpaleontology".
LeJeune, John A. - Major General, U.S. Marine Corps and 13th Commandantof the Marine Corps (1920-1949) he earned the proud title of "the greatestleatherneck of them all".
Lemon, Mark - English founder and Editor ofPunch Magazine
Lewis, Meriwether - American soldier and explorer who, with fellow MasonWilliam Clark conducted the first overland exploration of the West and Pacific Northwest.He also served as Governor of the Louisiana Territory and was proclaimed a National Hero.He was the first Master of St. Louis Lodge #111.
Lillie, Gordon - "Pawnee Bill" -US Frontiersman and showman, an occasional partner to Mason "Wild Bill" Cody
Lincoln, Elmo - First actor to play 'Tarzan of the Apes' (1918)
Lindbergh, Charles - American aviator who made the first solotransatlantic flight.
Lipton, Sir Thomas - British merchant and yacht racer who opened asuccessful chain of grocery stores in Great Britain and established tea processingfactories in England and the US.
Livingston, Robert R. - American statesman and diplomat, he was amember of the Continental Congress, was on the committee which drew up the Declaration ofIndependence and was a co-negotiator for purchase of Louisiana Territory.
Lloyd, Harold C. - Entertainer and American silent film actor
Long, Odel Squier - Clerk of the Supreme Court of West Virginiafor 30 years.
Lord, John Wesley - Bishop, United Methodist Church
Lott, Trent -US Senator from Mississippi andformer Senator Majority Leader.
Loving,Oliver -"Dean of the Texas trail-drivers". The Goodnight-Loving Trail wasnamed in his honor.
Lyons, Theodore A. - Baseball pitcher who struggled to bringcredibility back to the shattered Chicago White Sox out of their scandal-ridden period inthe early 1900s.
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