Masonry in Waterford - 150 Years - Waterford, ON
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Monument commemorating 150 Years of Freemasonry in Waterford
Waymark Code: WMVJ1T
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 04/23/2017
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This monument is located in front of the old town hall in Waterford, Ontario. The monument describes the an incident in the War of 1812 in which an American General spared the life of a fellow freemason. The monument was dedicated on September 26th, 2009 to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of Continuous Masonry in Waterford.
TOP TEXT:
"At or near this location on November 6, 1814, American forces under the command of Brig. General Duncan McArthur were in the act of hanging Morris Sovereen, owner of the local grist mill, and William Schuyler, his neighbour, for acts contrary to his orders.
When they gave a certain traditional masonic sign, the General, also a freemason, recognized that sign and had the ropes removed from their necks thus sparing their lives.
This stone is dedicated to the Universal Brotherhood of Freemasonry"
BOTTOM TEXT:
"Dedicated September 26, 2009 by the Grand Master of The Grand Lodge of Canada A.F. & A.M. in the Province of Ontario.
The Masons of Brant and Norfolk Counties and the brethren of Wilson Lodge No. 113 A.F. & A.M. G.R.C. on the occasion of the 150th Anniversary of Continuous Masonry in Waterford."
Anniversary Year: 2009
Year of Event, Organization or Occurance: 1859
Address:
Old Town Hall
Waterford, ON Canada
Website: Not listed
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