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June 11, 1825: Sampson Simson, 33° became Sovereign Grand Commander of the Scottish Rite, NMJ.
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2021-06-11

June 9, 1806: J.J.J. Gourgas was both passed to the degree of Fellowcraft and raised a Master Mason in Lodge L’Union Francaise No. 17 in New York.
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2021-06-09

May 21, 1862: Josiah H. Drummond was coroneted a Sovereign Grand Inspector General, 33° in the Van Rensselaer Council (NMJ).
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2021-05-21

May 19, 1806: J.J.J. Gourgas was initiated an Entered Apprentice in Lodge L’Union Francaise No. 17 in New York.
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2021-05-19

May 17, 1867: After a schism lasting nearly seven years, the two opposing Supreme Councils in the Scottish Rite NMJ came to an agreement and formed a union. Josiah H. Drummond, 33° was elected SGC.
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2021-05-17

March 9, 1897: Frederic B. Stevens was raised a Master Mason in Union Lodge of Strict Observance No. 3 in Detroit, Michigan.
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2021-03-10