Son of John and Ann Lewis Cunningham.
Parents of Sanford Cunningham.
Thirtieth Grand Master of Masons in Ohio - 1877-1879.
WM. M. CUNNINGHAM IS DEAD
AFTER LONG ILLNESS AND A VALIANT STRUGGLE
When death, at 11:15 o'clock Monday night, claimed the soul of William M. Cunningham, one of the most prominent dignitaries of Masonry in the world was lost to the memory of the great fraternity, and by his passing, Newark has lost one of her best and most willing citizens, for at every time and for every reason, Mr. Cunningham was an ardent supporter and believer in the growth and magnitude of the city of his birth.
For several weeks Mr. Cunningham has been ailing at his home, 174 North Fourth Street, of a complication of diseases, and the best of medical attention failed in the attempt to save the life of this "grand old man of Masonry." His illness cast a gloom over his many friends over the city and when the report was sent out at 11:15 o'clock that he had breathed his last, a sigh of regret went up, for Mr. Cunningham was loved and known by many.
To meet his courteous reception and feel his kindly handshake, as well as his benevolent greeting, was a thing esteemed by his many friends, for Mr. Cunningham was never too busy to pass a pleasant word to any one who sought his counsel, or asked for his friendship. He never forgot a face and many a young man owes high things in life to the cheering words of the man now passed beyond the barrier.
The deceased was known widely for his standing in Masonry. This he revered, and nothing was too great for him to attempt for the furtherance of the craft for which he had dedicated and devoted his life.
Born March 9, 1829, the deceased was made a Mason in 1850, and, the one thing that he prized above everything else was the fact that three generations of his family were Freemasons, all made in Newark Lodge No. 97, F. and A.M. of Newark. This Mr. Cunningham referred to with pride and in" The Centennial History of Newark and Licking County," by Judge E.M.P. Brister, Mr. Cunningham contributes the following: "While there are many other names of whom interesting reminiscences might be written, the following will not be deemed out of place, viz: By the initiation of Sanford Cunningham in 1873 there resulted the rather unusual occurrence of three generations in one family made Masons in the same lodge, viz, John Cunningham, initiated in 1840, who died in 1884, William Moore Cunningham, initiated in 1850, and Sanford Cunningham, made a Mason in 1873, who was grand representative of the Grand Lodge of Idaho when he died in 1880."
With the exception of the time he acted as statistician of Ohio for four years, Mr. Cunningham never held a civil office, and from the time of his birth until his death, he was a resident of Newark. He married Miss Mary Rees, and of this union, Sanford was born. Intensely proud of his son, Mr. Cunningham labored with him, and when he was made a Mason, his pride in his offspring reached the highest point.
The deceased was worshipful master of Newark Lodge No. 97, in 1858-59, and was grand master of Ohio Masons in 1879-80. He was also a past grand high priest of the Grand Chapter of Ohio, a past illustrious grand master in the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masons of Ohio; an honorable sovereign grand inspector general of the thirty-third degree of Scottish Rite, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the United States. He was also a member of Quatuor Cornati Lodge of London, England; the venerable president of the Ohio Masonic Veterans' Association. He was also the chairman of the committee on Foreign Correspondence and Grand Historian in the Grand Lodge, F.&A.M. of Ohio.
In other affairs he was a member of the Royal Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce of London, England, the National Geographical Society of the United States, the Swendenborg Scientific Association of Philadelphia, and an honorary member of numerous Masonic societies of both America and foreign countries.
Throughout his Masonic career he was a devoted member of Newark Lodge No. 97, F.&A.M., Warren Chapter No. 6, Royal Arch Masons, Bigelow Council No. 7, Royal and Select Masons and St. Luke's Commandery No. 34, Knights Templar. Before the commandery was instituted at Newark, Mr. Cunningham was a member of Clinton Commandery No. 5 at Mount Vernon, and later transferred his membership to Mt. Vernon Commandery No. 1 at Columbus. He was prominent in the organization of the local commandery, St. Luke's No. 34, and has since maintained his membership here.
He also bore the distinction of being a life member of Giblum Lodge of Perfection, Scottish Rite, of Cincinnati, and was also a past thrice potent master of Enoch Lodge of Perfection, of Columbus, and of this lodge was one of the first members.
As an author and compiler he gained fame throughout the country and, at the time of his death, he had just finished a history of the Grand Lodge of Ohio. Among other works accredited to him are, "The Manual of the Ancient and Accepted Rite," "Cross" Masonic Text Book," "Cross" Masonic Chart," "Cross" Templar Chart," "Craft Masonry or Part first of the Ancient York Rite," "Capitular Masonry," "Cryptic Masonry" and "Templar Masonry."
The deceased was probably the oldest Mason in Newark and was the dean of the Past Grand Masters of Masons of Ohio. When word was sent out of his death last night, the messages were a shock to his many friends throughout the United States and foreign countries. Mr. A.L. Rawlings, a long-time friend of the deceased, has received messages of condolences for his family, his wife alone, from Masonic dignitaries in this and foreign countries, for the writings and the work of the deceased were known to Masons in every part of the world.
The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from his late residence and interment will be made in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Word has been received from Grand Master Hoskinson of the Grand Lodge of Ohio, and if possible, the Grand Lodge officers will act as pallbearers. The services will be conducted by Newark Lodge and St. Luke's Commandery will act as the escort.
(Copied from the Newark Weekly Advocate, Vol. 55, No. 33, Thursday, August 19, 1909)
Parents of Sanford Cunningham.
Thirtieth Grand Master of Masons in Ohio - 1877-1879.
WM. M. CUNNINGHAM IS DEAD
AFTER LONG ILLNESS AND A VALIANT STRUGGLE
When death, at 11:15 o'clock Monday night, claimed the soul of William M. Cunningham, one of the most prominent dignitaries of Masonry in the world was lost to the memory of the great fraternity, and by his passing, Newark has lost one of her best and most willing citizens, for at every time and for every reason, Mr. Cunningham was an ardent supporter and believer in the growth and magnitude of the city of his birth.
For several weeks Mr. Cunningham has been ailing at his home, 174 North Fourth Street, of a complication of diseases, and the best of medical attention failed in the attempt to save the life of this "grand old man of Masonry." His illness cast a gloom over his many friends over the city and when the report was sent out at 11:15 o'clock that he had breathed his last, a sigh of regret went up, for Mr. Cunningham was loved and known by many.
To meet his courteous reception and feel his kindly handshake, as well as his benevolent greeting, was a thing esteemed by his many friends, for Mr. Cunningham was never too busy to pass a pleasant word to any one who sought his counsel, or asked for his friendship. He never forgot a face and many a young man owes high things in life to the cheering words of the man now passed beyond the barrier.
The deceased was known widely for his standing in Masonry. This he revered, and nothing was too great for him to attempt for the furtherance of the craft for which he had dedicated and devoted his life.
Born March 9, 1829, the deceased was made a Mason in 1850, and, the one thing that he prized above everything else was the fact that three generations of his family were Freemasons, all made in Newark Lodge No. 97, F. and A.M. of Newark. This Mr. Cunningham referred to with pride and in" The Centennial History of Newark and Licking County," by Judge E.M.P. Brister, Mr. Cunningham contributes the following: "While there are many other names of whom interesting reminiscences might be written, the following will not be deemed out of place, viz: By the initiation of Sanford Cunningham in 1873 there resulted the rather unusual occurrence of three generations in one family made Masons in the same lodge, viz, John Cunningham, initiated in 1840, who died in 1884, William Moore Cunningham, initiated in 1850, and Sanford Cunningham, made a Mason in 1873, who was grand representative of the Grand Lodge of Idaho when he died in 1880."
With the exception of the time he acted as statistician of Ohio for four years, Mr. Cunningham never held a civil office, and from the time of his birth until his death, he was a resident of Newark. He married Miss Mary Rees, and of this union, Sanford was born. Intensely proud of his son, Mr. Cunningham labored with him, and when he was made a Mason, his pride in his offspring reached the highest point.
The deceased was worshipful master of Newark Lodge No. 97, in 1858-59, and was grand master of Ohio Masons in 1879-80. He was also a past grand high priest of the Grand Chapter of Ohio, a past illustrious grand master in the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masons of Ohio; an honorable sovereign grand inspector general of the thirty-third degree of Scottish Rite, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the United States. He was also a member of Quatuor Cornati Lodge of London, England; the venerable president of the Ohio Masonic Veterans' Association. He was also the chairman of the committee on Foreign Correspondence and Grand Historian in the Grand Lodge, F.&A.M. of Ohio.
In other affairs he was a member of the Royal Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce of London, England, the National Geographical Society of the United States, the Swendenborg Scientific Association of Philadelphia, and an honorary member of numerous Masonic societies of both America and foreign countries.
Throughout his Masonic career he was a devoted member of Newark Lodge No. 97, F.&A.M., Warren Chapter No. 6, Royal Arch Masons, Bigelow Council No. 7, Royal and Select Masons and St. Luke's Commandery No. 34, Knights Templar. Before the commandery was instituted at Newark, Mr. Cunningham was a member of Clinton Commandery No. 5 at Mount Vernon, and later transferred his membership to Mt. Vernon Commandery No. 1 at Columbus. He was prominent in the organization of the local commandery, St. Luke's No. 34, and has since maintained his membership here.
He also bore the distinction of being a life member of Giblum Lodge of Perfection, Scottish Rite, of Cincinnati, and was also a past thrice potent master of Enoch Lodge of Perfection, of Columbus, and of this lodge was one of the first members.
As an author and compiler he gained fame throughout the country and, at the time of his death, he had just finished a history of the Grand Lodge of Ohio. Among other works accredited to him are, "The Manual of the Ancient and Accepted Rite," "Cross" Masonic Text Book," "Cross" Masonic Chart," "Cross" Templar Chart," "Craft Masonry or Part first of the Ancient York Rite," "Capitular Masonry," "Cryptic Masonry" and "Templar Masonry."
The deceased was probably the oldest Mason in Newark and was the dean of the Past Grand Masters of Masons of Ohio. When word was sent out of his death last night, the messages were a shock to his many friends throughout the United States and foreign countries. Mr. A.L. Rawlings, a long-time friend of the deceased, has received messages of condolences for his family, his wife alone, from Masonic dignitaries in this and foreign countries, for the writings and the work of the deceased were known to Masons in every part of the world.
The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from his late residence and interment will be made in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Word has been received from Grand Master Hoskinson of the Grand Lodge of Ohio, and if possible, the Grand Lodge officers will act as pallbearers. The services will be conducted by Newark Lodge and St. Luke's Commandery will act as the escort.
(Copied from the Newark Weekly Advocate, Vol. 55, No. 33, Thursday, August 19, 1909)
Son of John and Ann Lewis Cunningham.
Parents of Sanford Cunningham.
Thirtieth Grand Master of Masons in Ohio - 1877-1879.
WM. M. CUNNINGHAM IS DEAD
AFTER LONG ILLNESS AND A VALIANT STRUGGLE
When death, at 11:15 o'clock Monday night, claimed the soul of William M. Cunningham, one of the most prominent dignitaries of Masonry in the world was lost to the memory of the great fraternity, and by his passing, Newark has lost one of her best and most willing citizens, for at every time and for every reason, Mr. Cunningham was an ardent supporter and believer in the growth and magnitude of the city of his birth.
For several weeks Mr. Cunningham has been ailing at his home, 174 North Fourth Street, of a complication of diseases, and the best of medical attention failed in the attempt to save the life of this "grand old man of Masonry." His illness cast a gloom over his many friends over the city and when the report was sent out at 11:15 o'clock that he had breathed his last, a sigh of regret went up, for Mr. Cunningham was loved and known by many.
To meet his courteous reception and feel his kindly handshake, as well as his benevolent greeting, was a thing esteemed by his many friends, for Mr. Cunningham was never too busy to pass a pleasant word to any one who sought his counsel, or asked for his friendship. He never forgot a face and many a young man owes high things in life to the cheering words of the man now passed beyond the barrier.
The deceased was known widely for his standing in Masonry. This he revered, and nothing was too great for him to attempt for the furtherance of the craft for which he had dedicated and devoted his life.
Born March 9, 1829, the deceased was made a Mason in 1850, and, the one thing that he prized above everything else was the fact that three generations of his family were Freemasons, all made in Newark Lodge No. 97, F. and A.M. of Newark. This Mr. Cunningham referred to with pride and in" The Centennial History of Newark and Licking County," by Judge E.M.P. Brister, Mr. Cunningham contributes the following: "While there are many other names of whom interesting reminiscences might be written, the following will not be deemed out of place, viz: By the initiation of Sanford Cunningham in 1873 there resulted the rather unusual occurrence of three generations in one family made Masons in the same lodge, viz, John Cunningham, initiated in 1840, who died in 1884, William Moore Cunningham, initiated in 1850, and Sanford Cunningham, made a Mason in 1873, who was grand representative of the Grand Lodge of Idaho when he died in 1880."
With the exception of the time he acted as statistician of Ohio for four years, Mr. Cunningham never held a civil office, and from the time of his birth until his death, he was a resident of Newark. He married Miss Mary Rees, and of this union, Sanford was born. Intensely proud of his son, Mr. Cunningham labored with him, and when he was made a Mason, his pride in his offspring reached the highest point.
The deceased was worshipful master of Newark Lodge No. 97, in 1858-59, and was grand master of Ohio Masons in 1879-80. He was also a past grand high priest of the Grand Chapter of Ohio, a past illustrious grand master in the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masons of Ohio; an honorable sovereign grand inspector general of the thirty-third degree of Scottish Rite, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the United States. He was also a member of Quatuor Cornati Lodge of London, England; the venerable president of the Ohio Masonic Veterans' Association. He was also the chairman of the committee on Foreign Correspondence and Grand Historian in the Grand Lodge, F.&A.M. of Ohio.
In other affairs he was a member of the Royal Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce of London, England, the National Geographical Society of the United States, the Swendenborg Scientific Association of Philadelphia, and an honorary member of numerous Masonic societies of both America and foreign countries.
Throughout his Masonic career he was a devoted member of Newark Lodge No. 97, F.&A.M., Warren Chapter No. 6, Royal Arch Masons, Bigelow Council No. 7, Royal and Select Masons and St. Luke's Commandery No. 34, Knights Templar. Before the commandery was instituted at Newark, Mr. Cunningham was a member of Clinton Commandery No. 5 at Mount Vernon, and later transferred his membership to Mt. Vernon Commandery No. 1 at Columbus. He was prominent in the organization of the local commandery, St. Luke's No. 34, and has since maintained his membership here.
He also bore the distinction of being a life member of Giblum Lodge of Perfection, Scottish Rite, of Cincinnati, and was also a past thrice potent master of Enoch Lodge of Perfection, of Columbus, and of this lodge was one of the first members.
As an author and compiler he gained fame throughout the country and, at the time of his death, he had just finished a history of the Grand Lodge of Ohio. Among other works accredited to him are, "The Manual of the Ancient and Accepted Rite," "Cross" Masonic Text Book," "Cross" Masonic Chart," "Cross" Templar Chart," "Craft Masonry or Part first of the Ancient York Rite," "Capitular Masonry," "Cryptic Masonry" and "Templar Masonry."
The deceased was probably the oldest Mason in Newark and was the dean of the Past Grand Masters of Masons of Ohio. When word was sent out of his death last night, the messages were a shock to his many friends throughout the United States and foreign countries. Mr. A.L. Rawlings, a long-time friend of the deceased, has received messages of condolences for his family, his wife alone, from Masonic dignitaries in this and foreign countries, for the writings and the work of the deceased were known to Masons in every part of the world.
The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from his late residence and interment will be made in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Word has been received from Grand Master Hoskinson of the Grand Lodge of Ohio, and if possible, the Grand Lodge officers will act as pallbearers. The services will be conducted by Newark Lodge and St. Luke's Commandery will act as the escort.
(Copied from the Newark Weekly Advocate, Vol. 55, No. 33, Thursday, August 19, 1909)
Parents of Sanford Cunningham.
Thirtieth Grand Master of Masons in Ohio - 1877-1879.
WM. M. CUNNINGHAM IS DEAD
AFTER LONG ILLNESS AND A VALIANT STRUGGLE
When death, at 11:15 o'clock Monday night, claimed the soul of William M. Cunningham, one of the most prominent dignitaries of Masonry in the world was lost to the memory of the great fraternity, and by his passing, Newark has lost one of her best and most willing citizens, for at every time and for every reason, Mr. Cunningham was an ardent supporter and believer in the growth and magnitude of the city of his birth.
For several weeks Mr. Cunningham has been ailing at his home, 174 North Fourth Street, of a complication of diseases, and the best of medical attention failed in the attempt to save the life of this "grand old man of Masonry." His illness cast a gloom over his many friends over the city and when the report was sent out at 11:15 o'clock that he had breathed his last, a sigh of regret went up, for Mr. Cunningham was loved and known by many.
To meet his courteous reception and feel his kindly handshake, as well as his benevolent greeting, was a thing esteemed by his many friends, for Mr. Cunningham was never too busy to pass a pleasant word to any one who sought his counsel, or asked for his friendship. He never forgot a face and many a young man owes high things in life to the cheering words of the man now passed beyond the barrier.
The deceased was known widely for his standing in Masonry. This he revered, and nothing was too great for him to attempt for the furtherance of the craft for which he had dedicated and devoted his life.
Born March 9, 1829, the deceased was made a Mason in 1850, and, the one thing that he prized above everything else was the fact that three generations of his family were Freemasons, all made in Newark Lodge No. 97, F. and A.M. of Newark. This Mr. Cunningham referred to with pride and in" The Centennial History of Newark and Licking County," by Judge E.M.P. Brister, Mr. Cunningham contributes the following: "While there are many other names of whom interesting reminiscences might be written, the following will not be deemed out of place, viz: By the initiation of Sanford Cunningham in 1873 there resulted the rather unusual occurrence of three generations in one family made Masons in the same lodge, viz, John Cunningham, initiated in 1840, who died in 1884, William Moore Cunningham, initiated in 1850, and Sanford Cunningham, made a Mason in 1873, who was grand representative of the Grand Lodge of Idaho when he died in 1880."
With the exception of the time he acted as statistician of Ohio for four years, Mr. Cunningham never held a civil office, and from the time of his birth until his death, he was a resident of Newark. He married Miss Mary Rees, and of this union, Sanford was born. Intensely proud of his son, Mr. Cunningham labored with him, and when he was made a Mason, his pride in his offspring reached the highest point.
The deceased was worshipful master of Newark Lodge No. 97, in 1858-59, and was grand master of Ohio Masons in 1879-80. He was also a past grand high priest of the Grand Chapter of Ohio, a past illustrious grand master in the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masons of Ohio; an honorable sovereign grand inspector general of the thirty-third degree of Scottish Rite, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the United States. He was also a member of Quatuor Cornati Lodge of London, England; the venerable president of the Ohio Masonic Veterans' Association. He was also the chairman of the committee on Foreign Correspondence and Grand Historian in the Grand Lodge, F.&A.M. of Ohio.
In other affairs he was a member of the Royal Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce of London, England, the National Geographical Society of the United States, the Swendenborg Scientific Association of Philadelphia, and an honorary member of numerous Masonic societies of both America and foreign countries.
Throughout his Masonic career he was a devoted member of Newark Lodge No. 97, F.&A.M., Warren Chapter No. 6, Royal Arch Masons, Bigelow Council No. 7, Royal and Select Masons and St. Luke's Commandery No. 34, Knights Templar. Before the commandery was instituted at Newark, Mr. Cunningham was a member of Clinton Commandery No. 5 at Mount Vernon, and later transferred his membership to Mt. Vernon Commandery No. 1 at Columbus. He was prominent in the organization of the local commandery, St. Luke's No. 34, and has since maintained his membership here.
He also bore the distinction of being a life member of Giblum Lodge of Perfection, Scottish Rite, of Cincinnati, and was also a past thrice potent master of Enoch Lodge of Perfection, of Columbus, and of this lodge was one of the first members.
As an author and compiler he gained fame throughout the country and, at the time of his death, he had just finished a history of the Grand Lodge of Ohio. Among other works accredited to him are, "The Manual of the Ancient and Accepted Rite," "Cross" Masonic Text Book," "Cross" Masonic Chart," "Cross" Templar Chart," "Craft Masonry or Part first of the Ancient York Rite," "Capitular Masonry," "Cryptic Masonry" and "Templar Masonry."
The deceased was probably the oldest Mason in Newark and was the dean of the Past Grand Masters of Masons of Ohio. When word was sent out of his death last night, the messages were a shock to his many friends throughout the United States and foreign countries. Mr. A.L. Rawlings, a long-time friend of the deceased, has received messages of condolences for his family, his wife alone, from Masonic dignitaries in this and foreign countries, for the writings and the work of the deceased were known to Masons in every part of the world.
The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from his late residence and interment will be made in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Word has been received from Grand Master Hoskinson of the Grand Lodge of Ohio, and if possible, the Grand Lodge officers will act as pallbearers. The services will be conducted by Newark Lodge and St. Luke's Commandery will act as the escort.
(Copied from the Newark Weekly Advocate, Vol. 55, No. 33, Thursday, August 19, 1909)
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