Courtland Lodge No. 85, A.F.& A.M., beholden under the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the Commonwealth of Virginia (31st Masonic District).
History of Southampton County Virginia Masonic Lodges
| LodgeName | Number | Location | Chartered | Dark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benevolent | 34 | Jerusalem (Courtland) | 10/29/1791 | 12/7/1849 |
| Centre | 76 | C. B. Nicholson’s (Cross Keys) | 12/10/1805 | 12/15/1849 |
| Mt Olivet | 25 | Carrsville | 12/13/1842 | 12/15/1869 |
| Berlin | 42 | Berlin | 10/10/1850 | 2/15/1922 |
| Acacia | 84 | Newsoms Station (Newsoms) | 12/13/1854 | 12/2/1868 |
| Franklin | 151 | Franklin | 12/10/1856 | Live |
| Door To Truth | 128 | Barn Tavern (Farmers’ Grove; Sebrell) | 12/15/1869 | 12/15/1883 |
| Boykins | 64 | Boykins Depot (Boykins) | 12/11/1877 | 12/29/1869 |
| Newsoms | 128 | Newsoms | 12/12/1883 | 1/1/1993 |
| Courtland | 85 | Courtland | 12/12/1889 | Live |
| Boykins | 287 | Boykins | 2/16/1905 | 1938 |
| Ivor | 291 | Ivor | 2/11/1925 | Live |
| Boykins | 287 | Boykins | 2/11/1953 | 12/2024 |
| Capron | [UD] | Capron | Never chartered | N/A |
Acacia Lodge 84 History
History of Acacia Lodge No. 84 at Newsoms Station
Chartered
| Chartered | 12/12/1854 |
| William M. Blow | Worshipful Master |
| Thomas H. Urquhart | Senior Warden |
| John R. Rochelle | Junior Warden |
| Declared extinct | 12/1868 |
*Location of Lodge/where met: Jerusalem- 1855
Portrait of George Washington in Masonic Regalia
Description
Portrait of George Washington (1732-1799) in Masonic regalia as Master of his Lodge–Alexandria-Washington Lodge No.22. The painting, by Hattie E. Burdette, was produced for the George Washington Bicentennial Commission in 1932 at the request of the Congress for hanging in the Capitol of the United States. The original was later moved to the George Washington Masonic Memorial in Alexandria, Virginia, where it now hangs. Original Masonic oil painting on canvas of George Washington signed by Hattie E. Burdette (1875-1955).
RW James E. Sebrill
Summary
| Born | 1/3/1833 Southampton County VA |
| Died | 7/18/1924 92 yrs Norfolk VA |
| Father | William Jones Sebrell |
| Mother | Mother: Virginia Mary Butts |
| Married | Ann Maria Bell 12/7/1854 |
| Education | Randodolph-Macon BA 1853; MA 1855 |
| Richmond Medical College 1853 |
James Edward Sebrell: The Man Who Built a Virginia Legacy
James Edward Sebrell (1833–1924) was more than just a local leader; he was a “prism” through which we can see the massive changes in Virginia during the 19th century. Over his 91-year life, he transformed from a scholar and physician into a soldier, legislator, and the namesake of a town. His story is one of resilience, moving from the old world of plantation aristocrats to the industrial age of railroads and modern government.
Courtland Lodge No. 85 Worshipful Masters
Worshipful Master
A Worshipful Master (term from antiquity for “respected” or “honored”) is the senior elected office in the Lodge. The Worshipful Master rules and governs his Lodge with broad lattitude, subject to the Grand Lodge Methodical Digest and orders of the Grand Master. Worshipful Masters are elected for one-year terms and have a comprehensive ritual requirement. When compared to companies and other organizations they are equivalent to President or Chief Executive Officer/Chief Operating Officer. Their year as Master is normally the culmination of a five-year path. Responsibilities include the following:
- Coordinate Lodge Activities.
- Officer Growth and Development.
- Community Engagement.
- Grand Lodge Requirements.
- Engagement with the District Deputy Grand Master and Sister Lodges.
- Degree Work and Ritual Proficiency.
- Masonic Education.