Prince Hall Freemasonry - Notable Members

Notable Members

There are many notable Masons who were affiliated with Prince Hall originated Grand Lodges. Among the first Grand Masters, Prince Hall African Lodge #459:

  • Prince Hall, Boston, Massachusetts, Grand Master 1791–1807
  • Nero Prince, Boston, Massachusetts, Grand Master 1808
  • George Middleton, Boston, Massachusetts, Grand Master 1809–1810. Commander, Bucks of America, a unit of black soldiers during the American Revolution. The unit received a flag from Governor John Hancock for its faithful service. Middleton was also a founder of the African Benevolent Society.
  • Peter Lew, Dracut, Massachusetts, Grand Master 1811–1816, son of Barzillai Lew
  • Sampson H. Moody, Grand Master 1817–1825
  • John T. Hilton, Grand Master 1826–1827
  • Walker Lewis, Lowell, Massachusetts, Grand Master 1829–1830
  • Thomas Dalton, Boston, Massachusetts, Grand Master 1831–1832, son-in-law of Barzillai Lew

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