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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