Pastor truitts father was also a lifelong freemason. Famous american freemasons is a collection of stories about some of the masons from americas past. Hodapp is the editor emeritus of the journal of the masonic society. American freemasons is the perfect introduction to understanding a society that, while shrouded in mystery, has played an integral role in the lives and communities of millions. American revolutionary war american war american history my family history us history local history battle of bunker hill famous freemasons continental army what others are saying israel putnam january 1718 may was an american army general and freemason who fought with distinction at the battle of bunker hill during the american. Revere, paul famous american silversmith richardson, elliot attorney general rickenbacker, eddie great american air force ace ringling brothers all 7 brothers and father were masons robinson, sugar ray american boxer rogers, roy american cowboy and screen star rogers, will actor roosevelt, franklin d. If there is a book you would like to recommend, feel free to email a few words to us on why it. Latest books, born in blood, solomons temple, coils encyclopedia. Masonic authors, civil war2, templar medals, table lodge. Revere, paul 17351818 a silversmith, engraver and american revolutionary hero, on april 18, 1775 paul revere made the epic horse ride, warning the american militia in concord and lexington about the advance of british regular soldiers. Two of the top names on the list below of famous or should i say infamous freemasons is dr. This is not a book about freemasonry, but a book about freemasons. We hope you enjoy and benefit from this classic work.
He was the first to run up the american flag over a war vessel, the alfred, in 1775. Famous athletic masons include sugar ray robinson, jack dempsey, john elway, and scottie pippin. This list of freemasons page provides links to alphabetized lists of notable freemasons. Famous masons through out history and some not so famous listed alphabetically by last nameabbott, sir john j. Before his book could be published, william morgan was dragged away by a group of masons, never to be seen again. Freemasons, founding fathers and the secrets of washington d. Best masonic books on freemasonry masonic sourcebook. If youre going to buy one book about freemasonry in the united states and before, this is certainly the one to buy.
An overwhelming number of the worlds best and brightest have been or are freemasons. The top 10 masonic books for your winter book scottish rite, nmj. Americas most famous freemason, george washington was initiated in 1752, in fredericksburg, virginia. The event was celebrated in a poem by longfellow with its famous warning, the british are coming. Founding father benjamin franklin was a grand master and edited and published the first american mason book back in 1734. He is the author of several books and novels, including the famous american freemasons series. Native american freemasonry breaks new ground and should be read by both historians and general readers. Creason introduced us to a unique telling of the american experience through the lives of some of americas most famous citizens and freemasonrys most celebrated members. Admiral john paul jones was the first officer commissioned in the american navy. Mar 28, 2014 famous american freemasons, left to right benjamin franklin, george washington, and mark twain. Creasons award winning book famous american freemasons volume ii. Freemason books masonic books to read online, download. Its adherents shaped our nations founding and influenced popular thought, even architecture.
If youre looking for insight into the lives of famous freemasons, theres no. American composer and lyricist, famous for such songs as \yankeedoodle dandy\cole, nat king great pianist and ballad singercollodi, carlo writer of pinocchiocolt, samuel firearms inventor and manufacturer. Todd started the midnight freemason blog in 2006, and in 2012 he opened it up as a contributor blog. Two centuries of scottish rite freemasonry in americas southern jurisdiction 1997. Robinson, the lost symbol by dan brown, morals and dogma of the a. Jesse jackson among top 100 africanamerican freemasons. Freemasonry in american history 1985 brother truman 1985 the mystic tie 1991. Creason, 33 is the founder of the midnight freemasons blog, and an awardwinning author of several books and novels, including the famous american freemasons series. Jan 24, 2019 before his book could be published, william morgan was dragged away by a group of masons, never to be seen again. Creason does a wonderful job of illustrating the type of men who. Henry ford, a titan of american industry, was a freemason. A masonic book club is a great way for your lodge to strengthen bonds. The first book in the series was released in 2007, and the second in 2009. Freemasonry in the american civil war hardcover by.
Sworn in secret, early american, knights templar, civil war3. In the 18th century, secret societies were all the vogue, but none more so than freemasonry. Nice article today in the champaign news gazette about illinois brother todd creason, author of famous american freemasons. Jan 28, 2012 it is americas most private organization with secretive meetings and a membership that includes the most powerful men in americaand the world. Admiral first man to reach the north pole perry, matthew calbraith commodore, responsible for opening relations with japan pershing, john joseph general of the armies, commander of the american expeditionary force in. Famous american freemasons, left to right benjamin franklin, george washington, and mark twain. Throughout history some members of the fraternity have made no secret of their involvement, while others have not made their membership public. The antimasonic partyconsidered americas first third partyhad. Benedict arnold was also a prominent member of the freemasons until his membership was revoked due to his treason in the american revolutionary war.
In the early morning hours of september 12, 1826, a batavia, new york stoneworker. Freemason books help freemasons acquire the light of knowledge that they seek. Mar 03, 2018 it should be noted that listed here are some of the more well known freemasons, but it is extremely important to appreciate that for every recognisable name there have been, and are, tens of thousands, of ordinary freemasons who go about their particular work quite anonymously and most prefer it to be ever thus. While you may have arrived on this particular page seeking famous freemasons, you should be aware that the central focus of our site is antimasonry and those who disdain or demean the masonic organization. Through littleknown stories of some of the fraternitys most influential members, todd e.
For a great read on famous freemasons, specifically american freemasons, i highly recommend todd creasons aptly titled, famous american freemasons the book consists of twentyeight brief profiles of some of the most famous and influential freemasons of america. A history of the worlds most powerful secret society 2nd revised ed. Famous masons through out history and some not so famous listed alphabetically by last name abbott, sir john j. The freemasons, a fraternal organization developed from the stonemasons, include more than 6 million members worldwide. To become a member, individuals must petition a lodge, allow an investigation. Creason soft cover, 6 x 9, 279 pages for hundreds of years, one secret society has been rumored to control the destinies of men, governments, and even nations. Creason shows the amazing range of contributions masons have made to the causes of freedom, politics, philosophy, scientific discovery, and the artscontributions that have helped to define the nation. The freemasons use rituals and symbols to emphasize moral and ethical lessons. If you are a collector of original or older works by famous freemason authors of. Murphy, audie most decorated american soldier of world war ii peary, robert e. The freemasons is a fraternal organization that has lodges all over the world. In sports, the exstar quarterback and current vp of the denver broncos, john elway is a freemason and also the worldfamous basketball player, shaq oneal. For twenty years this was the most popular book on freemasonry.
H paul jeffers relates the history of freemasons in the united states, discussing the groups impact on american societyincluding important american documentsand famous and influential masons. List of famous freemasons ranked by fame and popularity. His newest book, heritage endures was published in january 2018. In fact, you can start and end almost anywhere and learn lots along the way. Below is an incomplete list of masonic authors, writers who have written intimately about freemasonry and a list of their notable works. Chrysler, nathan meyer rothschild and john jacob astor, charles hilton, colonel harland sanders, and steve wozniak cofounder of apple computer. There are several names you will likely recognize in the following list of famous freemasons in the modernday. Inside the masons the fraternal order has long been the target of conspiracy theories and hoaxes.
Founder of the american navy and was a famous sea fighter. Ford shared the ties of masonic brotherhood with walter p. Mar 17, 2018 gene autry was a member of catoosa lodge no. Creason born may 26, 1967 is an american author of both fiction and nonfiction, who writes primarily on the topic of freemasonry. Here, we list just an extremely small number of the famous and good people who were masons or members of the masonic family.
Todd started the midnight freemason blog in 2006, and in 2012 he opened it up as a contributor blog the midnight freemasons plural. Creason soft cover, 6 x 9, 296 pages in his first volume, author and freemason todd e. Bentley wrote in his 1874 book history of the abduction of william. Creason is the award winning author of several books including the famous american freemasons series. Truitt first chairman of the southern baptist convention. These books were voted the best masonic books by our readers and by. Creason soft cover, 6 x 9, 279 pages for hundreds of years, one secret society has been rumored to control the. Freemasonry is a fraternal organisation which exists in a number of forms worldwide. Authors who have had interviews on freemason information are linked accordingly. See more ideas about famous freemasons, freemason and history. He is the author of the bestselling freemasons for dummies, and solomons builders.
An active freemason, creason is best known as the author of the famous. Throughout history there have been many notable freemasons involved in a broad variety of activities. Known as buzz american astronaut who as a crew member of apollo 11. Volume ii, he continues that story in a whole new collection of biographical profiles of great leaders, talented artists, unique characters, and a few oneofakind personalities that have defined the american way of life, and have helped to create our uniquely american culture and spirit. These groups give you far from a comprehensive list theyre just a sampling. It is because of the value and scarcity of this significant work that cornerstone has decided to release this print edition of 10,000 famous freemasons. An active freemason, creason is best known as the author of the famous american freemasons series. Canadian politician who served as prime minister 18911892. Volume i is the beginning of a story of the american experience told through the lives and eyes of some of americas most famous citizens, and freemasonry s most celebrated members. Known as \buzz\ american astronaut who as a crew member of apollo 11became the. Despite nearing 300 years of activity, the freemasons remain mysterious, with many of their records destroyed naturally by time. King solomons temple the origin of freemasonry as an organized institution to the temple of solomon.
American freemasons three centuries of building communities mark a. Creason, 33 is the founder of the midnight freemasons blog and continues to be a regular contributor. Buffalo bill cody, quarry project, old time freemasonry. Famous freemasons a z the end freemasons community. What do you think of this list of famous freemasons. The book serves as a metric for studies of native americans and of other minority groups who have participated in freemasonry. American freemasons explores some of the causes for the rise and fall of membership in the fraternity and why it has attracted men in such large numbers for centuries.
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