Questions and Answers
Who is the founder of the Order of Eastern Star?
What year was the first Grand Chapter established in Michigan?
1867
On what date did Thornton Jackson receive several degrees of the Rite of Adoption of OES?
August 10, 1874
What is the name of the first Eastern Star chapter for black women?
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Who was the wife of Dr. Robert Morris?
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What was established by Thornton Jackson on April 28, 1890?
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What is the significance of October 20, 1890, in the Order of the Eastern Star?
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What contributions did Thornton Jackson make regarding chapters in Alexandria, Virginia?
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What were the Rosettes presented to the officers of Queen Esther Chapter No. 1?
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Robert Morris's birthday is on ______.
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Dr. Morris became a Master Mason on ______.
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Dr. Morris taught at 'The Little Red Brick School Building' from ______.
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What is the title of the first ritual of the Eastern Star?
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What significant event took place in 1884 concerning Master Masons?
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When was the General Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star organized?
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What year did the General Grand Chapter observe the 100th anniversary of the writing of the ritual?
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Dr. Robert Morris passed away on ______.
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What is featured on the marble column that marks Dr. Robert Morris's death?
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Study Notes
Dr. Robert Morris
- Founder of the Order of Eastern Star and known as the Master Builder of the organization.
- Born on August 31, 1818, and became a Master Mason on March 5, 1846, in Oxford, Mississippi.
- Taught at "The Little Red Brick School Building" during 1849-1850.
- Authored the first ritual, "The Rosary of the Eastern Star," in 1850.
- Died on July 31, 1888; memorialized with a marble column featuring the square and compass and a five-pointed star.
Order of Eastern Star
- Established its first Grand Chapter in Michigan in 1867.
- The General Grand Chapter was organized on November 16, 1876, in Indianapolis, Indiana.
- On August 10, 1874, Thornton Jackson received various degrees from C.B. Case and Robert Macoy.
Chapters and Legacy
- Queen Esther Chapter No. 1 was the first Eastern Star chapter for black women, established in Washington D.C. by Georgiana Thomas.
- Queen of Sheba Chapter No. 3 was established by Thornton Jackson on April 28, 1890.
- Gethsemane Chapter No. 4 was established on October 20, 1890.
- Thornton Jackson played a significant role in establishing multiple chapters, including one in Alexandria, Virginia, and three in both Maryland and Pennsylvania.
Badges and Traditions
- Pythagoras Lodge No. 9 presented the first badges known as Rosettes to the officers of Queen Esther Chapter No. 1 in 1875.
- Thornton Jackson encouraged the officers of Queen Esther Chapter to wear Rosettes with dignity to honor the memory of the five heroines: Adah, Ruth, Esther, Martha, and Electa.
Milestones
- In 1884, a notable achievement was celebrated when 500,000 Master Masons were crowned with laurel wreaths, symbolizing the Poet Laureate of Masonry.
- In 1950, the General Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star marked the 100th Anniversary of the writing of its ritual.
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Test your knowledge on the key figures and events of the Order of the Eastern Star with these Week 1 flashcards. This quiz covers foundational elements such as Dr. Robert Morris, the establishment of the first Grand Chapter in Michigan, and significant dates in the organization's history.
