Order of Eastern Star Week 1 Flashcards

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Who is the founder of the Order of Eastern Star?

Thornton Jackson

Dr. Robert Morris (correct)

Charlotte Mendenhall

Georgiana Thomas

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?

Queen Esther Chapter No. 1 Signup and view all the answers

Who was the wife of Dr. Robert Morris?

Charlotte Mendenhall Signup and view all the answers

What was established by Thornton Jackson on April 28, 1890?

Queen of Sheba Chapter No. 3 Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of October 20, 1890, in the Order of the Eastern Star?

Gethsemane Chapter No. 4 was established. Signup and view all the answers

What contributions did Thornton Jackson make regarding chapters in Alexandria, Virginia?

Established one chapter in Alexandria, Virginia, and three chapters in Maryland and Pennsylvania. Signup and view all the answers

What were the Rosettes presented to the officers of Queen Esther Chapter No. 1?

Badges known as Rosettes. Signup and view all the answers

Robert Morris's birthday is on ______.

August 31, 1818 Signup and view all the answers

Dr. Morris became a Master Mason on ______.

March 5, 1846 Signup and view all the answers

Dr. Morris taught at 'The Little Red Brick School Building' from ______.

1849-1850 Signup and view all the answers

What is the title of the first ritual of the Eastern Star?

The Rosary of the Eastern Star Signup and view all the answers

What significant event took place in 1884 concerning Master Masons?

500,000 Master Masons were crowned with a laurel wreath. Signup and view all the answers

When was the General Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star organized?

November 16, 1876 Signup and view all the answers

What year did the General Grand Chapter observe the 100th anniversary of the writing of the ritual?

1950 Signup and view all the answers

Dr. Robert Morris passed away on ______.

July 31, 1888 Signup and view all the answers

What is featured on the marble column that marks Dr. Robert Morris's death?

Square and compass on one side; five-pointed star on the other side. Signup and view all the answers

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.