Down Masonic Records

Irish Masonic Records
- Information On Masonic Halls
  - Provincial Grand Lodge of Down Minutes. Ardglass 7th December, 1912.
    - A vote of thanks to the Deputy Grand Master and Provincial Grand Officers was proposed by the Worshipful Master, Bro. Rev. W. Ferguson and seconded by Bro. W. Flynn and passed by enthusiasm.
  - New Masonic Hall for Ardglass.
    - Several references to Rev. James Ferguson. 10 December, 1912
- Information On Masonic Halls
  - Bangor - In 1816 the Lodge was meeting in Bro. Samuel Edgar's and subsequently in 1838 in Mr. Hugh Campbell's on the quay, 1844 in Hugh Ferguson's on the quay, 1846 in David Bares and in 1850 in the Royal Hotel then owned by Bro. Henry McFall.
  - Masonry in Belfast, Hall Consecration Ceremony (1930)
    - The following were present among those present or sent apologies; Provincial Grand Lodge of Down - list includes W. Br. Acheson Ferguson, G.S. Works,
  - Crawfordsburn Masonic Temple 17th October, 1931. reference to W. Bro. Acheson Ferguson, P.G. Sup. Of Works.
  - The "Chronicle" can be obtained every Friday evening in Killyleagh from our agent, Mrs. Fergusons High Street. From "The Chronicle" Saturday, February 11, 1928
  - Millisle Masonic Hall. Lady Dunleath opens Bazaar (c1932).
    - The following brethren were in charge of the amusements and side-shows:- Messrs A. Irvine, J. Drennan, J. Beggs, R. Ferguson, W.R. Adams, W. Nelson, Crawford Irvine, and W. Crothers
  - Newtownards, Masonic Carnival. The patrons included W.J. Ferguson. 23 August, 1902.
- Belfast Newsletter
  - 6-10 July, 1792. The Master, Wardens & Brethren of Lodges Nos. 683, 112, 507, 508, 544, 606, 608, 652, 659, 682 and 732 beg leave in this public manner to return their sincere thanks to their Brother the Revd. Mr. Dobbin of Moira for his most excellent and well appointed Sermon on the occasion delivered to them on the 25th ulto. in the Meeting House of Anahilt. Signed by Order, Robert Ferguson, Sec 683, Ballykeel, Edengonnell, July 9th 1792.
  - 27 November, 1868. At a meeting of the Union Lodge of St. Patrick, No. 367, held in the Masonic Hall, Church Lane, Downpatrick, on Wednesday evening last, the following officers were elected for the ensuing term:- list includes Peter Ferguson, J.D.
  - 26 April, 1897. Down Masonic Widows' Fund. Hugh Ferguson, R.A.C. 198.
  - 23 September, 1901. Church of Ireland. Hillsborough Parish Church. Masonic Service. Joseph Ferguson, I.G
- Newry Telegraph
  - 12 November 1861. Provincial Grand Lodge of South Down. Br. P. Ferguson; acting P.G.S.W., in the room of Br. W. Keown.
  - 29 May, 1863. Lodge 336, Banbridge. Br. Ferguson "was called to the Chair".
- Extracts From Sundry Newspapers/Publications
  - Down Recorder, 18 March, 1854. County of Down Masonic Lodge No. 86. Guests included Br. Samuel Ferguson.
- Warrants
  - On the 5th of April, 1759, a warrant No. 315 on the Registry of the Grand Lodge of Ireland was issued to erect a Lodge of Free Masons in the town of Tandragee to Bros. James Bell, John McGomery and Samuel Ferguson.
  - 140. At the meeting of 6th June (1930) W. Bro. Rev. R. Ferguson who had been a member of the Lodge was present. W. Bro. Ferguson now resident in Canada was home on holiday and was warmly welcomed.
  - 367. Downpatrick. 3 October, 1871. Peter Ferguson.
  - 508. Dromore.
    - 4 November 1773. Thos. Ferguson.
    - 7 October, 1799. John Ferguson.
  - 527. Ballybot, Newry. 1802. Wm. Ferguson.
  - 542. Newtownards. 1922. W.J. Ferguson.
  - 544. Ballykeel, Dromore. From the records of Lodge 470. 6 March, 1792. David Ferguson, S.W.
  - 654. Rathfriland. From the records of Lodge No. 925, Newry. 11 January, 1816. Bro. John Ferguson registered.
  - 706. Newry 4 Oct. 1802. Wm. Ferguson.
  - 771. Dromore. 14 November, 1844. Thomas Ferguson.
  - 925. Newry, 6 January, 1803. Wm. Ferguson.

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