Edwin Richard Carpenter, Jr.
Edwin Richard Carpenter, Jr. EDWIN RICHARD CARPENTER, JR.Email: pgc2001@vatemplars.comRight Eminent Grand Commander2001-2002 Ed was born on August 7, 1941, in Elizabethtown, Essex County, New York, the son of the late Edwin Richard Carpenter and Lucille Lamson Carpenter. He graduated from High School with honors and enlisted in the U.S. Army. He served tour of duty in both the U. S. and Germany, with the Corps of Engineers. He was honorably discharged in 1965, having served six and on-half years on active duty. Ed and his wife, Sharon, have been married for thirty-one years and have five children and eight grandchildren. Ed has over thirty years in the construction industry as a carpenter. He is a member of Local 1665 of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (Carpenter’s Union). After twenty years in the union, Ed attended paralegal school and after graduation, worked in the Circuit Court of the City of Alexandria for four years. Ed and Sharon are members of St. George’s United Methodist Church in Fairfax. Ed’s Masonie memberships are listed below. Ed follows in a long tradition in Freemasonry as his father, both grandfathers, a great grandfather, and four uncles were Masons. One of his sons is also a member of the Craft. Other memberships include, but are not limited to: The Historical Society of Fairfax County, Virginia; The Northern Virginia Association for History, Inc.; The Fairfax Genealogical Society, and the Northern Virginia Chapter of Trout Unlimited (Charter Member). Masonic Memberships Henry Lodge No. 57, A.F. & A.M., Fairfax, Virginia Worshipful Master – 1987 Douglas Smith, Jr. Lodge of Research No. 1949, A.F. & A.M., Alexandria, Virginia Worshipful Master – 1993 Texas Lodge of Research, A.F. & A.M. Philalethes Society (Life Member 1985) Correspondence Circle of Quatuor Coronati Lodge No. 2076, London, England Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M., of Virginia Grand Junior Steward – 1991 Loudoun Royal Arch Chapter No. 55, Virginia High Priest – 1985-86 Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons in Virginia Grand Marshal – 1991 District Deputy Grand High Priest – 1994 Adoniram-Zabud Council No. 2, Cryptic Masons, Washington, DC Arlington Commandery No. 29, Knights Templar (Virginia) Piedmont Commandery No. 26, Knights Templar (Virginia) Commander – 1991-92 Grand Encampment Knights Templar of the U.S.A. Knight Commander of the Temple – 1997 Virginia Chapter, Order of Knights Preceptor Maryland Chapter, Order of Knights Preceptor (Charter Member) Washington & Lee York Rite College No. 98 Governor – 1994-95 York Rite Sovereign College of North America Service Award – 1991 Order of the Purple Cross – 1993 Grand Herald – 1994-2000 Herald General – 2000 – Present Virginia Council No. 12, Knight Masons Excellent Chief – 1994 Grand Council Knight Masons of the U.S.A. Grand Treasurer – 1995 – Present Lord Fairfax Council No. 90, Allied Masonic Degrees Sovereign Master – 1994 Perfect Ashlar Council No. 349, Allied Masonic Degrees Charter Secretary/Treasurer Nor-Va Forest No. 163, Tall Cedars of Lebanon of N. A. Grand Tall Cedar – 1989 Scribe – 1992-1997 Tall Cedars of Lebanon of North America Member-at-Large Rose of Sharon Priory No. 2, Knights of the York Cross of Honour Nova Vita Tabernacle No. 73, Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priests Preceptor – 1999-2000 The Grand College of Rites of the J. S. A. Alexandria Scottish Rite Bodies (Virginia) Royal Order of Scotland Hope Chapter No. 73, 0. E. S. Honorary Memberships Grand York Rite Bodies of Florida Grand York Rite Bodies of South Carolina Crusade Commandery No. 17, Wisconsin Rapids, WI The Heart of Wisconsin Council No. 331, AMD, Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Baldwin Gerard Locher, Jr.
Baldwin Gerard Locher, Jr. BALDWIN GERARD LOCHER, JR.Email: pgc2000@vatemplars.comGrand Commander2000-2001 Sir Knight Baldwin G. (Gerry) Locher, Jr. was born August 14, 1989, in Roanoke, Virginia, the son of the late Baldwin G. and Lawton Fox Locher, both of them setting a positive example of what a person should do throughout their life. He grew up near Glasgow, and now lives near Lexington. He is married to Elizabeth Aiken Locher, a native of North Carolina, and they have three children. After attending country schools and prep school, Gerry enlisted in the Marine Corps. Since 1959, he has worked in family-related businesses involving farming, real estate and mining. Gerry is a member of R. E. Lee Memorial Episcopal Church and serves as a Lay Reader, Chalice, and Lay Eucharistic Minister. For 18 years, he served as Chairman of the Acolytes. He is Troop Committee Chairman of Boy Scouts of America Troop 29. In connection with his business, Gerry is a member of the Committee for the Farm Service Agency, U. S. Department of Agriculture, as well as a member of the Executive Committee for 4-H. Among his other activities, Gerry is a Past President of the Rockbridge Volunteer Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution, and is also a Past Senior President of the Rockbridge Volunteer Chapter, Children of the American Revolution. He is also a foxhunter and a Past. President of the Rockbridge Hunt. Brother Locher was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason in Glasgow Lodge No. 233 in June, 1961, and his many Masonic accomplishments are listed below. He served as Chairman of the Advisory Council of Lexington Chapter, Order of DeMolay. For his year as Grand Commander, Sir Knight Locher has chosen as his theme, emblazoned on a round TUIT, “Templar Unity Into Tomorrow!* Masonic Memberships Glasgow Lodge No. 233, Glasgow, VA – Past Master Mt. City Lodge No. 67, Lexington, VA Virginia Research Lodge No. 1777 – Senior Deacon Past District Deputy Grand Master, 20th Masonic District Rockbridge Royal Arch Chapter No. 44, Lexington, VA – Past High Priest, Secretary Waynesboro-Union Royal Arch Chapter No. 2, Waynesboro, VA – Grand Master of 1st Veil Keystone Royal Arch Chapter No. 58, Charlottesville, VA Cherokee Royal Arch Chapter No. 14, Elizabeth City, NC Tyrian Council No. 19, Royal & Select Masters, Elizabeth City, NC Virginia Research Royal Arch Chapter Past District Deputy Grand High Priest, 14th Capitular District Moomaw Commandery No. 27, Lexington, VA – Past Commander, Recorder Stevenson Commandery No. 8, Waynesboro, VA – Recorder Bayard Commandery No. 15, Roanoke, VA – Drill Team Alleghany Commandery No. 23, Covington, VA Island Commandery No. 34, Chincoteague, VA – Charter Member Charlottesville Commandery No. 3, Charlottesville, VA Past District Deputy Grand Commander, 5th Chivalric District Virginia Chapter, Order of Knights Preceptor Griggs Commandery No. 14, Elizabeth City, NC Grand Representative of North Carolina near the Grand Commandery of Virginia Knight Commander of the Temple, Grand Encampment Rose of Sharon Priory No. 2, K.Y.C.H. – Registrar Wilderness Road York Rite College No. 94 – Deputy Governor Commonwealth York Rite College No. 50 – Secretary Order of the Purple Cross, York Rite Sovereign College of N. A. Garden of Gethsemane Tabernacle No. II, HRAKTP – 9h Pillar King Darius Council No. 17, Knight Masons Virginia College, SRICF – Past Celebrant St. Cornelius the Centurion Conclave, Red Cross of Constantine, Roanoke, VA – Standard Bearer Valley of Roanoke, A&ASR – Junior Warden, Lodge of Perfection Scottish Rite Research Society Kazim Temple, AAONMS, Roanoke, VA Past Captain Provost Guard Past Chief SASA Provost Guard Roanoke Valley Shrine Club Fort Lee-Richmond Chapter No. 72, National Sojourners – President James Monroe Camp, Heroes of *76 – Adjutant
Benjamin Franklin Hill
Benjamin Franklin Hill BENJAMIN FRANKLIN HILLEmail: pgc2019@vatemplars.comGrand Commander2019-2020 Benjamin F. Hill was born March 2, 1944 in Houston, Texas. He was the son of Benjamin F. Hill of Jennings, Louisiana, and Jane W. Cade of Houston, Texas (both deceased); he had five younger brothers and sisters-one brother is deceased, and his two sisters and two brothers live in Houston, Texas. He was educated in the public schools graduating May 1963 and enlisted into the United States Marine Corps in June 1965. He went through the ranks to Gunny Sergeant (E7), commissioned a Warrant Officer in January 1977, and appointed a Limited Duty Officer on May 1980 with Intelligence and Operational specialties. His combat duties were with the Third Battalion, Fourth Marines (3/4) and the Military Assistance Command, Vietnam – Studies and Observations Group (MAC-SOG). After a distinguishable career as a Tactical/Strategic Intelligence and Counterintelligence Officer, he retired on July 1983. He earned a Bachelor of Science with a major in Management and minor in Economics from Maryland University in 1988. He entered Graduate School at Golden Gate University and was awarded a Master of Public Administration Degree in Administrative Organization and Management Science August 26, 1989. After retiring from the United States Marine Corps, he was employed as a senior Defense Intelligence Agency civilian at the United States Joint Forces Command in Norfolk, Virginia, where he was the Deputy Chief of Intelligence Plans, Policy, Programs & Resources Directorate and the Chief of Intelligence Policy & Strategic Planning Division. A forward thinker, innovative manager with a practical approach to analysis, he reduced complex issues to understandable terms. Often recognized for his professional knowledge, leadership and strong team-building skills, he retired in December 2009 and was presented the Joint Distinguished Civilian Service Award by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff for his distinguishable service to the Department of Defense. Sir Knight Hill is results-oriented, takes initiative, makes decisions, and accepts responsibility. He was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason in Fellowship Lodge No. 148, Portsmouth, Virginia, on April 09, 1991. His leadership positions include: Worshipful Master of Ivor No. 291 |1995 and 1996] Worshipful Master of America Fellowship No. 143 [1997] District Deputy Grand Master District No. 31 [1999] High Priest of Mit Horeb Royal Arch Chapter No. 11 [1995-1996] District Deputy Grand High Priest, Capitular District No. 21 [1997-1098] Sovereign Master, Charles M. Flintoff Council Na. 198 [1999], Allied Masonic Degrees Sovereign Master, J. Leon Codd Council No. 99 [2000]. Allied Masonic Degrees Master of each of the Portsmouth Scottish Rite Bodies [1998, 2001, 2005, 2006] President of Partsmouth Chapter No. 352 National Sojourners [2002-2003] Commander of Gesport Camp Heroes of ’76’ [2004] Curator, Library and Museum, Portsmouth Scottish Rite Bodies [2010 – Present] Commander, Portsmouth Knights Templar Commandery No. 5 [2010-2011] Secretary, Hampton Roads York: Rite College No. 95, YRSCNA [2012-2016] Prior, Virginia Research Priory No. 1823 [2015] Puissant Sovereign, St. Thomas Conclave, Red Cross of Constantine [2016] Eminent Governor, Commonwealth College No. 50, YRSCNA [2017] Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Virginia [2019] Garden of Gethsemane No. 2, Holy Royal Arch Knights Templar Priests [Seventh Pillar] Commemorative Order of St. Thomas of Acon [Deputy Marshall] Virginia College, Societas Rosicruciana In Civitatibus Faedertis, VII Degree [3″ Ancient] His Masonic membership also includes: Lynn Commandery Knights Templar No. 9 Craddock Royal Arch Chapter No. 72 (Honorary) Rose of Sharon Frior No. 2, Knights of the York Cross of Honour Royal Order of Scotland The Grand College of Rites of the United States of America Portsmouth-Chesapeake Council No. 155, Allied Masonic Degrees Installed Sovereign Master, Grand Council Allied Masonic Degrees Royal Order of the Red Branch of Eri Royal Order of Masonic Knights of the Scarlet Cord King Darius Council No. 17, Knight Masons of U.S.A Emerald Isle Council No. 30, Knight Masons of U.S.A. The Masonic Society Thrice Illustrious Masters in Virginia Ye Antient Order of the Corks Masonic Order of the Bath Membership in Perpetuity in several Masonic Research Organizations: Virginia Research Royal Arch Chapter No. 1753 Philalethes Society Scottish Rite Research Society Missouri Lodge of Research Sir Knight Hill is an avid reader of History, Freemasonry and Esoteric subjects. He enjoys researching and writing Masonic papers for presentation at various Symbolic Lodges, Royal Arch Chapters, Allied Masonic Degree Chapters, Knights Templar Commanderies, Virginia College SRICF, and Scottish Rite Bodies. Many of his Masonic papers have been published in various Masonic publications and he has authored several planning documents for the Scottish Rite Valley of Portsmouth, Virginia: Long-Range Strategic Plan: A Vision for the Future Strategic Roadmap Governance Structure He also authored: Portsmouth Lodge No. 100’s Bicentennial History: Evolution of a Virginia Lodge: The History of Portsmouth Lodge No. 100, A.F. & A.M., From December 14, 1814 to December 14, 2014 Grand Commandery of Virginia’s Long-Range Plan: The Swords of Process: A Vision of the Future 2018-2023 Sir Knight Hill’s Honors and Awards include: Scottish Rite Fellow, Supreme Council Leadership Conference, Southern Jurisdiction [1998] Ennobled Knight (1994) and Knight Commander (2012) of Red Branch of Eri, AMD Silver Trowel, Grand Council Anointed High Priests of Virginia [1995] Investiture of Knight Commander of the Court of Honour, Supreme Council Scottish Rite (1999) Coroneted 33* Inspector General Honorary, Supreme Council Scottish [2007] Sovereign Order of Knights Preceptor [2010] Investiture Knight of the York Cross of Honour [2011) Investiture of the Knight Templar Cross of Honor, Grand Encampment Knights Templar [2012] Investiture Order of the Purple Cross, York Rite Sovereign College of North America [2014] Investiture DeMolay Legion of Honor Honorary, International Supreme Council of the Order of DeMolay [2018] Investiture Knight York Rite Grand Cross of Honour with One Quadrant (2019) DeMolay Medal of Achievement (2019) Installed Worshipful Commander Noah, Grand Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners, Grand Council Allied Masonic Degrees (2020) Commissioned & Anointed Worthy Supreme Ruler, Grand Conclave of the Order of the Secret Monitor, Grand Council Allied Masonic Degrees (2020) As Worshipful Master of America Fellowship No. 148 in 1997, Sir Knight Hill received the James
Joel David Ratliff, Sr.
Joel David Ratliff, Sr. JOEL DAVID RATLIFF, SR.Email: pgc2018@vatemplars.comGrand Commander2018-2019 Sir Knight Joel David Ratliff, Sr., was born in Dallas Texas on November 15. He was the older of two children of Ruth Spillman and Marshall Ratliff. He graduated from Bryan Adams High School in 1969 and after graduation was selected as the first Dallas Police Cadet for the Dallas Police Department. He graduated from the Dallas Police Academy in 1971 and worked for the Dallas Police department as a patrolman. Sir Knight Ratliff, Sr, enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1973 and served in law enforcement as a Security Policeman retiring after 20 years. His worldwide assignments included Air Force Bases in Florida, England, Greece, Turkey, Thailand, and Washington DC. He attended El Centro College, Texas Christian College and University of Maryland overseas accumulating over 110 credit hours in Criminal Justice and American History. He also worked as a personal security guard for the director of the Strategic Defense Initiative Star Wars Project. The final assignment of his career was on the security team for Air Force One. After his career in the Air Force he worked for the US Postal Service retiring after 13 years. Sir Knight Ratliff was made a master mason at Oxon Hill Lodge No. 231, Maryland, on October 28th, 1985. His father who was a member of Gibraltar No. 1179, Dallas Texas, raised him to the sublime degree of master mason. He was exalted in Hiram Chapter No. 45, Royal Arch Masons, Front Royal Virginia. He was Knighted August 6th, 2002, in Winchester Commandery No. 12, Winchester, Virginia, He served as Worshipful Master in 2009 receiving the Outstanding Worshipful Master award. He served as District Deputy Grand Master in 2013, where he also received the Outstanding District Deputy Grand Master Award from the Grand Master, Sir Knight Ratliff, served as High Priest of his Chapter a total of five years. He was also the District Deputy Grand High Priest in 2010 and Worshipful Master of Virginia Research Lodge 1777. In 2015 he served as Eminent Commander of Winchester No. 12 and District Deputy Grand Commander of the 4th Chivalric District in 2008. He is a member of numerous lodges in Virginia, Maryland and Texas. He is a life member of Almas Shrine in Washington, DC., a charter member of Widows Son R.A. Brazen Pillar Chapter and holds numerous awards and recognition from several Masonic bodies, to include, Knight Commander of the Temple, DeMolay Legion of Honor, Daniel Carter Beard Award, Knight York Cross of Honor, Order of the Purple Cross, Samsar Jewel Award (Shrine), Knight Commander Court of Honor (Scottish Rite). He is married to the former Sandra Jean West. They have a blended family of three daughters and four sans (two Master Masons and two grandsons and three granddaughters.
John Jeffrey McClelland
John Jeffrey McClelland JOHN JEFFREY MCCLELLANDEmail: pgc2020@vatemplars.comGrand Commander2019-2020 S.K. John Jeffrey McClelland was born on the Naval Air Station at Corpus Christi, Texas September 25, 1944, to Major (USMC) John Finley and Jean Elizabeth McClelland. He is the eldest child and has three sisters. His father and grandfather were Masons. He attended elementary and secondary schools in Lynchburg, VA. After which he attended Loyola University of the South in New Orleans, LA, where he majored in Political Science and played intercollegiate basketball. S.K. Jeff married the former Margaret Pamela (Pam) Brook, daughter of Admiral (Ret.) Charles B. and Margaret “Mimi” Brook, of Mclean, VA. They have five children and twelve grandchildren. They retired in 2007 to Jamaica, VA, where they had owned a cottage for thirty-seven years and built their retirement home. They are members of Christ Church Episcopal Parish, Saluda, VA where Pam served as Senior Warden for two years and S. K. Jeff is a Past President of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew. S.K. Jeff was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1965, attended OCS, received a commission as a 2LT and rose to the rank of Captain. He spent two tours of duty in Vietnam receiving two Bronze Stars for Valor, two Vietnamese Crosses of Gallantry, Army Commendation Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, Civic Action Honor Medal, and the Purple Heart. Wounds that he received eventually led to the end of his military career. After leaving his country’s service, he entered the hospitality industry where he worked for the next thirty-five years. He became an executive Chef and advanced to Regional Vice President of a Hotel Company before retiring in 2007. One of Jeff’s assignments during his career was to open the first American managed hotel in Moscow, Russia, USSR where he and Pam lived for two years. Following his retirement, he was called out of retirement for temporary assignments as a Hotel General Manager thirteen times over the next five years. His wife, Pam, retired after a career spanning thirty years as an elementary school principal. Masonic Journey International Order of DeMolay – a Senior DeMolay with sixty-two years of membership Dade Lodge No.14, Key West, FL Scottish Rite Orient of Florida, Valley of Key West Scottish Rite Orient of Virginia, Valley of Richmond Cherrydale Lodge No. 42, Arlington, VA Urbanna Lodge No.83, Urbanna, VA Royal Arch Chapter No. 35, Arlington, VA Royal Arch Chapter No. 59, Urbanna, VA Penn-Neck Commandery No.33 Virginia Beach Commandery No. 36 Honorary Kena Shrine, Manassas, VA Tidewater Shrine Club, Gloucester, VA The Inquisitors of Solomon Council No. 364 AMD St. Thomas Chapter, Red Cross of Constantine Virginia College, Societas Rosicruciana in Civitatibus Foederatis King Darius Council No. 17, Knight Masons Garden of Gethsemane Tabernacle No. 2, Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priests Commonwealth York Rite College No.50 Ye Commemorative Order of St. Thomas of Acon Ft. Lee – Richmond Chapter No. 72 National Sojourners James Monroe Chapter, Heroes of ’76 Awards Knight Commander of the Temple DeMolay Legion of Honor Knight Commander of the Red Branch of Erie Award Accomplishments Knights Templar Leadership Correspondence Course, Founded the Knight Templar Central Area Ritual School Served as Chairman of the Baldwin- Brown Foundation 2012-19 Editor of the Knight Templar Magazine Virginia Supplement 2015-2019 His other interests include being a Master Oyster Gardner, hunter, fisherman, crabber, licensed glider pilot, and a SCUBA Diver with certification as a Dive Master. He also is a student of history along with being a published artist, poet, and author.
Peter Reginald Spring
Peter Reginald Spring PETER REGINALD SPRINGEmail: pgc2021@vatemplars.comGrand Commander2021-2022 Born November 13th, 1955, London, England. Peter Spring was “Initiated into his Grandfather’s Lodge: Haymarket Lodge No.6271 at Grand Lodge, London, aged 21 – in 1977. “Passed” on February 11th, 1978 and “Raised” on May 13th, 1978. He became a Royal Arch Mason in 1979, joining the Haymarket Chapter No.6271 in London. Peter became a Founder Member of Regency Lodge No.9434 on October 23rd, 1991, becoming its Worshipful Master in 1996. His Father and Brother became the Lodge’s first two Inidates. He immigrated to the United States on September 1st, 2003 to marry his Lady, Sherry Ann, on October 13th of that year. Peter became a United States Citizen in 2008. He became a joining member of both Yorktown Lodge No.205 and Warrick Chapter No.80 in February and March of 2009 respectively. Peter went on to be Knighted a Knight Templar on August 29th, 2009, becoming a member of Hampton Commandery No.17 and a joining member of Portsmouth Commandery No.5. Joined the Scottish Rite, in the Valley of Newport News, and became 32deg on April 24th, 2010. He became a Member of Hampton Roads York Rite Sovereign College No.95, on May 15th, 2010, becoming its Pre-Eminent Governor in 2015. Became a member of Emerald Isle Council No.30 on August 28th, 2010, becoming its Excellent Chief in 2014. In 2011, S.K. Peter became the Eminent Commander of Hampton Commandery No.17, while holding the office of Senior Warden of Portsmouth Commandery No.5. In 2012 he was appointed Eminent Grand Marshal for Virginia (a position he held for three years and also District Deputy Grand Commander for District No.2. In 2012 S.K. Peter also became a member of the Sovereign Order of Knights Preceptor and joined the Commemorative Order of St Thomas of Acon No.87, and a member of the Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priests, joining Garden of Gethsemane No.2. During 2013, S.K. Peter was presented with the Grand Commandery Achievement Award, by the Grand Commander and was also presented with the Gold Honor Award by the York Rite Sovereign College of North America. In 2014 S.K. Peter Reginald Spring was made a “Knight Commander of The Temple”, by The Grand Encampment, Knights Templar of the United States of America. May 2015 saw him elected to the office of Grand Warder, of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Virginia. In 2016 Peter became a member of St Thomas Conclave of the Knights of the Red Cross of Constantine and also a joining member of Kecoughtan Royal Arch Chapter No.42 2018 saw Sir Knight Peter Reginald Spring receive the highest honor from the York Rite Sovereign College of North America – The Order of the Purple Cross. Having become a Past High Priest of Kecoughtan Chapter No.42, (fulfilling the Virginia. requirements of the three positions in the East.) Peter was elected to the Rose of Sharon Priory No.2 – Knights of the York Cross of Honor, in 2019. In 2021 Sir Knight Peter was elected Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Virginia. At this time, he was also made a Knight of York Grand Cross of Honor and received the Honorary title of “Legion of Honor” from DeMolay International for services to that Order. By virtue of his office as Grand Commander, SK Peter was made a Governor on the Board of the Masonic Home of Virginia. Grand Committees/Positions: He held the position of Chairman of the Awards Committee from 2012 to 2015 Member of the Holy Land Pilgrimage Committee from 2012 to 2019. Grand Representative to Washington from 2012 to 2021. Other Past Notables: Past Treasurer of Hampton Commandery No.17 Founder Member and sponsor of the Virginia Research Priory No.1823 Past Treasurer and Secretary of Virginia Research Priory No. 1823. Past Treasurer of Hampton Roads York Rite College #96
John Robert Wigglesworth, Jr.
John Robert Wigglesworth, Jr. JOHN ROBERT WIGGLESWORTH, JR.Email: pgc1999@vatemplars.comGrand Commander1999-2000 Sir Knight John R. Wigglesworth, Jr., was born September 2, 1936, in Bowling Green, Virginia. His father was John R. Wigglesworth, Sr., and his mother was Dorothy M. (Barlow) Wigglesworth. He is married to Mary P. Wigglesworth and they have four children. two sons (one deceased) and two daughters, and three grandchildren. After graduating from Caroline High School, Sir Knight Wigglesworth attended George Washington University before entering the United States Air Force in 1956. Upon discharge from the Air Force, he was employed by Washington Gas Light Company and after thirty-three years of service, retired in 1994 as Manager in the Distribution Department. Sir Knight Wigglesworth lives in Falls Church, Virginia, and is presently a member of Christian Fellowship Church. During the past thirty-eight years in the Falls Church area he has held numerous positions of leadership within the Church. He has served as an adult leader in Cub Scouts. Job’s Daughters and DeMolay. Sir Knight Wigglesworth was raised a Master Mason in Arlington Centennial Lodge No. 81 in September 1969, exalted a Royal Arch Mason in Triangle Royal Arch Chapter No. 73 in November 1969 and Knighted in Arlington Commandery No. 29 in November 1969. He holds membership in the following Masonic Bodies: Arlington Centennial-Glebe Lodge No. 81, Past MasterTriangle Royal Arch Chapter No. 73, Past High PriestArlington Commandery No. 29, Past Commander, PDDGCWashington Council No. 1., Cryptic MasonsCommonwealth York Rite College No. 50Washington and Lee York Rite College No. 93Virginia Council No. 12, Knight Masons, Past Excellent ChiefLord Fairfax Council No. 90, A.M.D., Past Sovereign MasterNova Vita Tabernacle LXXIII, HAKTP, Very Em. Past PreceptorVirginia Chapter, Order of Knights PreceptorMaryland Chapter, Order of Knights PreceptorSt. Cornelius the Centurion Conclave, Red Cross of ConstantineThe Royal Order of ScotlandNor-Va Forest No. 163, Tall Cedars of LebanonAlexandria Scottish Rite BodiesVirginia College, SRICFRose of Sharon Priory No.2, KYCHKena Temple, AAONMS, Member, Knights of MeccaOrder of the Purple Cross, York Rite Sovereign College of North AmericaThe Blue Flame Masonic Club at Washington Gas Light CompanyGrand Representative of Idaho near the Grand Commandery of VirginiaKnight Commander of the Temple, Grand Encampment, K. T. of the USAHonorary Member, Grand Commandery Knights Templar of West Virginia
Fredericksburg – Assembly No. 266
Meetings held at:Fredericksburg Masonic Temple803 Princess Anne StreetFredericksburg, VA 224013rd Thursday 7:30 PM Contact Phone: 703-585-5513 | Email: qualityqti@aol.com January Newsletter Officers Worthy President – Mrs. Romulo M. Capuno (Grace) Most Worth Oracle – Mrs. Joel D. Ratliff (Sandy) 1st Vice President – Mrs. Wilfred Volkstadt (Kip) 2nd Vice President – Vacant Preceptress – Vacant Recorder – Mrs. Rudolph E. Griffith (Barbara) Treasurer – Mrs. C. Jarrett, Jr. Frame (Mary) Marshal – Mrs. Michael A. St. John (Mary Frances) Assist Marshal – Mrs. Charles T. Doyal (Barbara) Chaplain – Vacant Director of Music – Mrs. William F. Reinhold (Dolores) Standard Bearer – Vacant Color Bearer – Vacant Mistress of the Wardrobe – Vacant Daughter of the Household – Vacant Inner Guard – Mrs. James M. Wigglesworth (Judi) Outer Guard – Vacant
KTEF: Career Starter Grant
KTEF: Career Starter Grant 2023 Knights Templar Eye Foundation, Inc. Career Starter Grand Award Recipient: Marta Grannonico, PhD.University of Virginia School of MedicineDepartment of Ophthalmology
Piedmont Commandery No. 26
Piedmont Commandery No. 26 Chartered October 26, 1916 The Commandery was formed at Cochran Lodge, The Plains, under a different name and number (Charter is on the wall at Cochran). It remained at Cochran for many years, into at least the 70’s when it relocated to Hay Market Lodge. It stayed there through at least the late 80s, but then moved to Manasseh Lodge. It stayed there until the move to Ashburn in 2012-2013 where it has remained. We have had many distinguished members including: SK S. Flory Diehl, PGM, PGHP, PGC, PGIM, KCT (Deceased) SK Edward R. Saunders, Jr, PGHP, PGIM, PGC, PDC, KCT (Deceased) SK Richard B. Baldwin, PGC, PGDC, Past Grand Master of the Grand Encampment, KGCT, Honorary Member (Deceased) SK John R. Wigglesworth, Jr, PGC, KCT, Honorary Member SK Edwin R. Carpenter, Jr. PGC, PDC, KCT SK Paul S. Newhall, PGC, PDC, PGHP, PGIM, KTCH, KCT (Deceased) SK Charles W. Wagner, PGC, PGHP, PGIM, KCT SK Michael J. Kastle, PGC, KTCH, KCT SK Herbert C. Hollander, PGC (Deceased) SK Douglas L. Jordan, KTCH, KCT, PGHP, PGIM (Deceased) SK Donald L. McAndrews, KCT, PGHP, PGIM SK Raymon W. Bacchus, KTCH We have 27 Past Commanders, 13 of whom have served as District Deputy Grand Commanders. Our members, both honorary and regular, have included 1 Past Grand Master of the Grand Encampment, 5 Past Grand Commanders of Virginia, 3 Past Grand Commanders of DC, 1 Past Grand Commander of Maryland, 4 Past Department Commanders, 1 Past Grand Master of Masons of Maryland, 6 Past Grand High Priests of Virginia, 6 Past Grand Illustrious Masters of DC and Virginia, 1 holder of the Knight Grand Commander of the Temple, 3 Holders of the Knight Templar Cross of Honor and 9 holders of the Knight Commander of the Temple. From the Commandery, several others have served as elected or appointed Grand Officers of the Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons and the Grand Commandery of Virginia. Several of those listed above are previous presiding officers of: The Grand Council, Allied Masonic Degrees of the USA; the Grand Council, Knight Masons of the USA; the York Rite Sovereign College of North America; the Great Priory, Knight York Cross of Honour and the Grand College, Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priests. Piedmont Commandery has 2 Honorary members, 105 regular members which includes 3 Exemplar Members, 2 50-year members and 23 25-year members. It also has 2 honorary members. By Sir Knight James B. Bartley, EPC
