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Today in #Masonic history James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Abercorn is born in 1811. James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Abercorn, was a #British conservative politician. In 1874 he was chosen Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Ireland. He would hold that position until his death.

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Today in #Masonic History Edwin Eugene "Buzz" Aldrin was born in 1930. Edwin Eugene "Buzz" #Aldrin is an American #astronaut. Aldrin is a member of Montclair Lodge No. 144 in New Jersey. Aldrin also was a member of the Order of DeMolay and is in their hall of fame.

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Today in #Masonic History William Gaston passes away in 1894. William Gaston was an American politician. Gaston was born on October 3rd, 1820 in Killingly, #Connecticut. Gaston passed away on January 19th, 1894. Gaston was a member of Washington Lodge in Roxbury, Massachusetts.

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Today in #Masonic History Alexander Lindsay, 6th Earl of Balcarres is born in 1752. Alexander Lindsay, 6th Earl of Balcarres was a #Scottish peer and soldier. Lindsay was the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of #Scotland from 1780 to 1782.

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Today in #Masonic History Benjamin Franklin is born in 1706. Benjamin Franklin was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States of America. Franklin was a member of St. Johns Lodge in Philadelphia. In 1734, he became the Grand Master of Masons in Pennsylvania.

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Today in #Masonic History Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn passes away in 1942. Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn was a member of the British Royal family and was born on May 1st, 1850. He became Grand Master of the UGLE in 1901 and relected 37 times.

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Today in #Masonic History Frederick Arthur Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby is born in 1841. Frederick Arthur Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby was a British politician and sportsman. Stanley was born on January 15th, 1841. Stanley was a member of Royal Alpha Lodge No 16 in London, England

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Today in #Masonic History Prince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence and Avondale passes away in 1892. Prince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence and Avondale was a member of the British Royal family the grandson of Queen Victoria and the son of King Edward VII.

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Today in #Masonic History Carl Harry Claudy was born in 1879. Claudy, an American writer was born on January 13th, 1879 in Washington, D.C. At 19, he was a pioneer and prospector in Alaska.
He served as Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia in 1943.

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Today in #Masonic History Andrew Michael Ramsay is born in 1686.
Andrew Michael Ramsay was a Scottish-born writer. Ramsay was born in Ayr, Scotland on January 9, 1686 and was the Grand Orator of the Grand Orient of France. Ramsay passed way in May 1743

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Today in #Masonic History Richard Tucker passes away in 1975.
Richard Tucker was an American operatic tenor. Tucker was born Rivn (Rubin) Ticker in Brooklyn, New York on August 28th 1913. Tucker was a member of Perfect Ashlar Lodge No. 604, in New York City, New York.

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Today in #Masonic History, Sanford Fleming is born in 1827.
Sanford Fleming was a Scottish born Canadian engineer and inventor of the "Threepenny Beaver," Canda's first postage stamp. Fleming was a member of St. Andrew's No. 16 in Toronto, Ontario.

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Today in #Masonic History Samuel "Sam" Rayburn was born in 1882. Sam Rayburn served a total of 49 years in the US House of Representatives.
Rayburn was born on January 6th, 1882 in Roane County, Tennessee and a member of Constantine Lodge No.13, Bonham, Texas.

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Today in #Masonic History William Blackstone Hubbard passes away in 1866.
William Blackstone Hubbard was an American banker and politician. Hubbard was born on August 25th, 1795 in Utica, New York and served as the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Ohio from 1850 untill 1852.

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Today in Masonic History David Hall Jr. is born in 1752.
David Hall, Jr. was an American politician and the 16th Governor of Delaware.
Hall was raised in Lodge No. 18 in Dover, Delaware, and charter Worshipful Master of Lodge No. 63 in Lewes, Delaware.

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Today in #Masonic History Frederick Thomas Wimble passes away in 1936.
Frederick Thomas Wimble was an Australian printer, publisher and politician. Wimble was born November 28th, 1846 in London, England. Wimble was a member of Lodge Austral No. 194 in New South Wales, Australia.

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Today in Masonic History Richard Ewing "Dick" Powell passes away in 1963.
Richard Ewing "Dick" Powell was an American entertainer. Powell was born on November 14th, 1904 in Mountain View, Arkansas, and was a member of Ascot Lodge No. 538, Los Angeles, California.

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Happy 5785 A.M.!

Wishing everyone great success in your Masonic and non-Masonic endeavors over the coming year.

Anno Mundi is used by Scottish Rite organizations to calculate dates. It is based on the Biblical creation of the world from the Hebrew tradition.

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Wishing our Muslim Brethren and their families a happy #EidAdhaMubarak. May the year bring peace, prosperity and tranquillity.

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Celebrating 250 years of #Freemasonry in #SouthAfrica