Our History
Our History
Several members of Lodges in the area signed a letter of request to the Grand Master for the new organization, which was submitted with a message of resolution from Oliver Lodge No. 84 F&AM, recommending the new Lodge. Fifteen (15) signatures were required, but a total of thirty (30) signed; fifteen(15) from Alexandria Lodge No. 398 F&AM, thirteen (13) from Oliver Lodge Lodge No. 84 F&AM and two (2) from Gordy Lodge No. 133 F&AM.
Brothers who were instrumental in forming the new Lodge were:
During their first meeting, they decided to name the Lodge Abe Hinson. The Lodge was named after Abram (Uncle Abe) Hinson, who, during his Masonic life, served as Worshipful Master of Oliver Lodge No. 84 F&AM, Alexandria, La., in 1914. He was a man of high character and integrity and was well-known throughout Central Louisiana. Being proficient in the catechism of the degrees in Masonry, he was instrumental in instructing candidates in the degrees in Masonry.
Uncle Abe was born on June 24, 1872, at 10 Mile, Louisiana (between Elizabeth and Grant), and passed away on May 24, 1964, at the age of ninety-two (92). His final resting place is at the Fellowship Methodist Church Cemetery, Hineston, LA, which is behind Fellowship Lodge No. 217. He received his degrees in Oliver Lodge No. 84 F&AM, Alexandria, LA, on the following dates.
He obtained Plural Membership in Fellowship Lodge No. 217 F&AM, Hineston, La., on Sept. 1, 1949. On May 29, 1952, he received his fifty (50) year certificate as a Mason and was made a Life Member of Oliver Lodge No. 84 F&AM, Alexandria, LA.
Brothers who were instrumental in forming the new Lodge were:
- Morris Shapiro, PGM
- Webster N. Berlin, PM
- Lawrence D. Patterson, PM
- Louis C. Rasbury, PM
- Leonard C. Sharbono, PM
- Richard M. Hailey, PM
- Clarence A. Filipi
- Dan H. Hicks
- Paul L. Terry
- Richard O. Wilson
During their first meeting, they decided to name the Lodge Abe Hinson. The Lodge was named after Abram (Uncle Abe) Hinson, who, during his Masonic life, served as Worshipful Master of Oliver Lodge No. 84 F&AM, Alexandria, La., in 1914. He was a man of high character and integrity and was well-known throughout Central Louisiana. Being proficient in the catechism of the degrees in Masonry, he was instrumental in instructing candidates in the degrees in Masonry.
Uncle Abe was born on June 24, 1872, at 10 Mile, Louisiana (between Elizabeth and Grant), and passed away on May 24, 1964, at the age of ninety-two (92). His final resting place is at the Fellowship Methodist Church Cemetery, Hineston, LA, which is behind Fellowship Lodge No. 217. He received his degrees in Oliver Lodge No. 84 F&AM, Alexandria, LA, on the following dates.
- Entered Apprentice Dec. 1, 1900
- Fellowcraft Jan. 1, 1901
- Master Mason Feb. 2, 1901
He obtained Plural Membership in Fellowship Lodge No. 217 F&AM, Hineston, La., on Sept. 1, 1949. On May 29, 1952, he received his fifty (50) year certificate as a Mason and was made a Life Member of Oliver Lodge No. 84 F&AM, Alexandria, LA.
Our Officers for 2022
Our Officers for 2022