Winchester Union No. 66


Title
Winchester Union No. 66
Number
66
Status
Inactive
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District
Districts
14
Division
Chartered
12/15/1802
Revived
Active
1802-1831
Inactive
12/12/1849
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1828
1853
1878
1903
1928
1953
1978
2003
2028
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Address
City
Winchester
County
Frederick
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Notes
Confirmed chartered 12/15/1802. Assigned to District 14 in 1820. 1802 Proceedings: Whereas, a dispensation was issued by the Most Worshipful Grand Master, on May the 18th last, to authorize the opening of a Lodge in the town of Winchester, in the county of Frederick, by the name of the Winchester Union Lodge, appointing Archibald Magill, Master; John McDonald, Senior Warden; and William Maguire, Junior Warden; and the said dispensation having been returned, and ample testimonials of the regularity of their proceedings, and a petition for a charter: Resolved, That a charter do issue for the permanent establish­ment of a Lodge in the town aforesaid, by the name of the Winchester Union Lodge, No. 66; appointing Archibald Magill, Master; John McDonald, Senior Warden; and James Chipley, Junior Warden. 1821 Proceedings: Whereas, Lodge No. 66, is now and has been for sometime suspended, in consequence of failing to send representatives to the Grand Annual Communications of this Grand Lodge, and neglecting to pay the proper contributions to the grand charity fund; and, whereas, a number of respectable brethren have petitioned to work under the charter of said Lodge; therefore, Resolved, That the said Lodge be re-instated upon the petitioners paying to the Grand Treasurer the sum of forty dollars, in discharge of arrearages. 1831 Proceedings: Listed as dormant.