 Most Worshipful Brother Otis W. Cromartie, Sr. 43rd Grand Master of the MWPHGL of Illinois Year(s) of Service: 2009 to Present Lodge: William Scruggs Lodge No. 147 - Waukegan, Illinois |
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| Most Worshipful Brother Angelo Jones 42nd Grand Master of the MWPHGL of Illinois Year(s) of Service: 2006 to 2009 Lodge: King David Lodge No. 100 - Chicago, Illinois |
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Most Worshipful Brother Jerry Butler Accomplishments: Started Phase 3 of the Masonic Temple Rehab project. Also started the movement to consolidate the African American Grand Lodges in Illinois. |
Most Worshipful Brother James E. Gavin Accomplishments: Started Phase 2 of the Masonic Temple Rehab project. |
Most Worshipful Brother Willie B. Evans, Sr. Accomplishments: Started the Rehab of the Grand East in 1997 and completed Phase 1 of the project. In June of 2000, he officially declared 'mwphglil.com' as the official website of The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge, |
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| Most Worshipful Brother Clarence W. Trotter 38th Grand Master of the MWPHGL of Illinois Year(s) of Service: 1996-1997 (2 Terms) Lodge: Lone Star Lodge No. 18 - Champaign, IL |
Most Worshipful Brother Henry Short 37th Grand Master of the MWPHGL of Illinois Year(s) of Service: 1993-1995 (3 Terms) Lodge: Alpha and Omega No. 121 - Robbins, IL |
Most Worshipful Brother James Gayles 36th Grand Master of the MWPHGL of Illinois Year(s) of Service: 1990-1992 (2 Terms) Lodge:Henry Brown No. 22 - Peoria, IL |
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| Most Worshipful Brother Archie C. Senter 35th Grand Master of the MWPHGL of Illinois Year(s) of Service: 1987-1989 (3 Terms) Lodge: Rufus Mitchell No. 107 - Waukengan, IL |
Most Worshipful Brother Melvin Frierson 34th Grand Master of the MWPHGL of Illinois Year(s) of Service: 1985-1986 (2 Terms) Lodge: Southern Cross Lodge No. 112 - E. Saint, IL |
Most Worshipful Brother Levi l. Rose 33rd Grand Master of the MWPHGL of Illinois Year(s) of Service: 1983-1984 (2 Terms) Lodge: Wisdom Lodge No. 102 - Chicago, IL |
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Most Worshipful Brother Edward Sykes |
Most Worshipful Brother Alto Clark 31st Grand Master of the MWPHGL of Illinois Year(s) of Service: 1979-1980 (2 Terms) Lodge: Oriental Lodge Lodge No. 68 - Chciago, IL |
Most Worshipful Brother Edgar Falconer 30th Grand Master of the MWPHGL of Illinois Year(s) of Service: 1977-1978 (2 Terms) Lodge: Saint Paul Lodge No. 42 - E. Saint, IL |
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| Most Worshipful Brother James H. Black 29th Grand Master of the MWPHGL of Illinois Year(s) of Service: 1975-1976 (2 Terms) Lodge: Mount Hebron Lodge No. 29 - Chicago, IL |
Most Worshipful Brother Rufus Starks 28th Grand Master of the MWPHGL of Illinois Year(s) of Service: 1985-1986 (2 Terms) Lodge: Southern Cross Lodge No. 112 - E. Saint, IL |
Most Worshipful Brother John H. Perkins 27th Grand Master of the MWPHGL of Illinois Year(s) of Service: 1971-1972 (2 Terms) Lodge: Wayfarer's Lodge No. 128 - Chicago, IL |
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| Most Worshipful Brother Vernon L. Baker 26th Grand Master of the MWPHGL of Illinois Year(s) of Service: 1969-1970 (2 Terms) Lodge: King David Lodge No. 100 - Chicago, IL |
Most Worshipful Brother Milton Pitts 25th Grand Master of the MWPHGL of Illinois Year(s) of Service: 1968 Lodge: North Star Lodge No. 1 - Chicago, IL |
Most Worshipful Brother Oscar S. Depriest 24th Grand Master of the MWPHGL of Illinois Year(s) of Service: 1966-1967 (2 Terms) Lodge: Oriental Lodge No. 68 - Chicago, IL |
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| Most Worshipful Brother Henry G. Fort 23rd Grand Master of the MWPHGL of Illinois Year(s) of Service: 1964-1965 (2 Terms) Lodge: Harmony Lodge No. 88 - Chicago, IL |
Most Worshipful Brother Obed E. Vanderburg Accomplishments: The first Grand Master to enter the Grand East after retirement from the world of work. He instituted the 50' Year recognition Pin' , the 'Mason of the Year' and 'Citizen of the Year' programs. He established the 'Education and Scholarship' program and further developed the 'Junior Craft' program. |
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| Most Worshipful Brother Frances C. Rogan 21st Grand Master of the MWPHGL of Illinois Year(s) of Service: 1955-1963 (9 Terms) Lodge: John C. Ellis Lodge No. 17- Chicago, IL |
Most Worshipful Brother Ashby B. Carter 20st Grand Master of the MWPHGL of Illinois Year(s) of Service: 1946-1953 (8 Terms) Lodge: Mount Hebron Lodge No. 29 - Chicago, IL |
Most Worshipful Brother Nelson Long 19th Grand Master of the MWPHGL of Illinois Year(s) of Service: 1945 Lodge: Celestial Lodge No. 80 - Chicago, IL |
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| Most Worshipful Brother John C. Ellis 18th Grand Master of the MWPHGL of Illinois Year(s) of Service: 1924-1944 (21 terms) Lodge: Decatur Lodge No. 17 now John C. Ellis Lodge 17 - Decatur, IL |
Most Worshipful Brother T. Samuels |
Most Worshipful Alexander A. Martin 16th Grand Master of the MWPHGL of Illinois Year(s) of Service: 1913-1918 Lodge: Ionic No. 46 - Cairo, IL |
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| Most Worshipful Brother George E. Jesse 15th Grand Master of the MWPHGL of Illinois Year(s) of Service: 1906-1912 (7 terms) Lodge: Eureka Lodge No. 13 - Mattoon, IL |
Most Worshipful Brother Henry E. Burris Accomplishments: The Home Locator - Prince Hall and O.E.S. home in Rock Island, Illinois. |
Most Worshipful Brother Rufus Mitchell 13th Grand Master of the MWPHGL of Illinois Year(s) of Service: 1896-1897 (2 terms) Lodge: Silver Crown Lodge No. 26 - Metropolis, IL |
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| Most Worshipful Brother William H. S. Seals 12th Grand Master of the MWPHGL of Illinois Year(s) of Service: 1894-1895 (2 terms) Lodge: Mount Olive Lodge No. 16 - Quincy, IL |
Most Worshipful Brother Thomas H. Smith Accomplishments: He warranted thirteen new Lodges and the 'Death Benefit' program was adopted at $300.00 for the family and $100.00 |
Most Worshipful Brother Henry L. Bartholomew 10th Grand Master of the MWPHGL of Illinois Year(s) of Service: 1888 Lodge: Eastern Star Lodge No. 27 - Duquoin, IL |
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| Most Worshipful Brother Joseph W. Moore 9th Grand Master of the MWPHGL of Illinois Year(s) of Service: 1885-1887 (3 terms) Lodge: North Star No. 1 - Chicago, IL |
Most Worshipful Brother Austin Perry 8th Grand Master of the MWPHGL of Illinois Year(s) of Service: 1883-1884 (2 terms) Lodge: Eureka Lodge No. 13 - Mattoon, IL |
Most Worshipful Brother James Hollinger Accomplishments: He Filled papers of Incorporation of the Grand Lodge dated May 16, 1882. |
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| Most Worshipful Brother J. W. Taylor 6th Grand Master of the MWPHGL of Illinois Year(s) of Service: 1879-1880 (2 terms) Lodge: Hiram Lodge No. 14 - Chicago, IL |
Most Worshipful Brother John J. Bird 5th Grand Master of the MWPHGL of Illinois Year(s) of Service: 1878 Lodge: Central Lodge No. 3 - Springfield, IL |
Most Worshipful Brother Benjamin F. Rogers 4th Grand Master of the MWPHGL of Illinois Year(s) of Service: 1874-1877 (4 terms) Lodge: Central Lodge No. 3 - Springfield, IL |
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Most Worshipful Brother William L. Darrow Accomplishments: The first charter and Senior Warden of June, 1867. |
Most Worshipful Brother Isaac H. Kelly 2nd Grand Master of the MWPHGL of Illinois Year(s) of Service: 1870 Lodge: G. T. Watson Lodge No. 2 - Alton, Illinois Accomplishments: The First R.W. Grand Treasurer at the establishment of the Grand Lodge of |
Most Worshipful Brother Benjamin F. Rogers Accomplishments: Compiled the first articles of constitution of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient York Freemasons of Illinois. |
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