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Wadlow, Robert Pershing
- Tallest human on record being almost 9 feet tall, Wadlow was proud of his
early acceptance by DeMolay and from his activities there, determined to be
a Mason also. Looked at by many as a 'freak', DeMolay and Masonry helped
Wadlow maintain a sense of normalcy for which he and his parents were
extremely grateful. The US's Public Broadcasting System has produced a
documentary which places great emphasis on Brother Wadlow's Masonic
affiliations and includes many pictures of him as a DeMolay officer.
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Wagner, John Honus
- "The Flying Dutchman", he is considered the greatest shortstop in the
history of baseball.
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Wagner, Sidney
- Hollywood cinematographer. 'The Postman Always Rings Twice' (1946) was
among the many films he photographed.
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Wagner, Richard
- Composer
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Wainwright, Jonathan M.
- US Army General and the hero of Battan.
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Walker, Charlie
- Country music singer and legendary member of the Grand Ole Opry
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Walker, William
- LtCol, Confederate Army he was the first Master of Eastern Star Lodge in
Louisiana and served as a District Deputy Grand Master. Killed in 1864.
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Walkes, Jr., Joseph A.
- Author of numerous publications particularly involving Prince Hall
Freemasonry and founder of the Phylaxis (Prince Hall Masonic research)
Society.
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Wallace, Governor George C.
- Alabama governor and US Presidential Candidate who was nearly assassinated
and spent his remaining years in a wheel chair and in constant pain.
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Wallace, Henry A.
- Vice President of the United States, 1941-1945. Author of many books on
both agriculture and politics including 'Statesmanship & Religion' and
'Whose Constitution'.
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Wallace, Lewis (Lew)
- American military leader and writer. During the American Civil War, he
served in the Union army and reached the rank of Major General. At the close
of the War, he was a member of the court that tried those accused of
conspiring to assassinate President Abraham Lincoln. His novel, "Ben Hur: A
Tale of the Christ" won him a nationwide reputation.
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Walton, George
- Signer of the Declaration of Independence
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Wanamaker, John
- A statue of this Mason stands outside of Philadelphia's City Hall. His
expertise in business led to his appointment as Postmaster General and he
established rural free delivery and parcel post. The University of
Pennsylvania conferred upon him a Doctor of Laws degree shortly after the
end of World War One. Their citation referred to Brother Wanamaker as:
"Philanthropist, statesman, eminent in the councils of the nation, Christian
Leader, and constructive genius who on the basis of the Golden Rule, by
thought and practice has revolutionized the business methods of merchants of
the world."
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Ward, Rev. John
- First of the Episcopalian faith to enter Missouri and organize his people.
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Warner, Glen Scobey "Pop"
- Famous football coach, credited with originating the single and double
wingback formations.
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Warner, Jack
- One of the brothers who created the American motion-picture production
company known as Warner Brothers. They were the first to use sequences of
sound in a silent feature film.
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Warren, Earl
- Succeeding another Mason (Frederick Vinson), Warren served as Chief
Justice of the US Supreme Court from 1953 to 1974 and led in sweeping
changes in civil rights and criminal law.
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Warren, Joseph, M.D.
- Noted physician and American Revolutionary War General. Led the troops in
the 'Battle of Bunker Hill' where he was killed. At the time of his death,
he was serving as Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Masons in
Massachusetts.
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Warren, Sir Charles
- Archaeologist. Surveyor of Herod's Temple
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Washington, Booker T.
- Educator and author.
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Washington, George - As
General of the Armies of the colonies, he led the revolution which created
American independence. As the first President of the United States, his
leadership was crucial to establishing the 'tone' for the United States. His
love of Freemasonry is documented by his close reliance upon other Masons in
the execution of his duties. Following his death, his widow sent locks of
his hair (a common practice of the time) to Masons throughout the country
and such revered treasures were the object of great appreciation. To this
day, a lock of his hair sent to the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts is carried
in a golden urn preceding the entry of the Grand Master at the Annual
Meeting of the Grand Lodge.
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Watson, Thomas J.
- American inventor and businessman who was President and Chairman of
International Business Machines (IBM) from 1914-1956.
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Wayne, John - "The Duke"
- One of the most popular actors of recent years. His 'manly' roles helped
define a generation.
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Webb, James E.
- NASA Administrator.
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Webb, Matthew
- First man to swim the English Channel (1875).
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Wellington
- Mayor of Denver, Colorado.
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Weitz, Paul
- Astronaut
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Wentworth, Benning -
Colonial Governor of New Hampshire; Portsmouth NH merchant; gave 500 acres
of land to Dartmouth College; Bennington, Vermont is named in his honor.
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Wentworth, William Charles
- Well known for his exploration expeditions into the interior of New South
Wales, he was also the editor of the first newspaper in Australia.
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Wesberry, James P.
- Pastor of the Morningside Baptist Church of Atlanta, Georgia for 31 years;
Recording Secretary of the Georgia Baptist Convention for 20 years. Died in
1992.
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Wescott, Joseph H.
- Former Deputy Commissioner, Pennsylvania State Police (retired 2000).
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Whipple, William
- Signer of the Declaration of Independence
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White, William
- President of Baylor University 1948-1961; Executive Secretary and later
President of the Baptist General Convention of Texas.
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Whiteman, Paul
- American conductor who introduced symphonic jazz to a general audience and
became known affectionately as the "King of Jazz". He commissioned
Gershwin's 'Rhapsody in Blue'.
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Wilder, Charles P. ("Pa")
- Father of Laura Ingalls who immortalized him and her family in her books.
Like "Pa", "Ma Ingalls" and sister Carrie were members of the Eastern Star
as was daughter Laura.
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Wilder, Lawrence Douglass
- First elected Black Governor in the US from the State of Virginia.
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William I
- King of Prussia
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William II
- King of the Netherlands
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William IV
- King of England
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Williams, Egbert "Bert"
- Actor and comedian. Half of the comedy duo Williams & Walker. Formed the
Lafayette Players in New York City as a theatre company that presented works
by, for and about black people through a special arrangement with Brother
Florenz Zigfeld.
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Williams, Jonathan
- Colonel, United States Army; he was the first Superintendent of the United
States Military Academy, West Point, New York.
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Wilson, Robert
- Member of the Texas Republic Senate during the 1830s and twice candidate
for President of the Republic of Texas.
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Wing, Leonard F.
- U.S. General
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Wood, Grant
- American painter famous stylized realism and "American Gothic"
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Woodbury, Levi
- Governor of New Hampshire, US Senator, Secretary of the Navy, Secretary of
the Treasury and Supreme Court Justice. Woodbury County Iowa is named for
him.
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Woods, William B.
- American jurist who served as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court
from 1880-1887.
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Woodward, Carl R.
- President of Rhode Island State College when it became the University of
Rhode Island in 1951.
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Wootton, Percy, M.D.
- President, American Medical Association (1997)
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Wyler, William
- American motion-picture director, known for his many meticulously crafted,
award-winning films. In 1936 he was signed by American producer Samuel
Goldwyn, beginning a ten-year collaboration that created pictures including
Dead End (1937), Jezebel (1938), Wuthering Heights (1939), The Little Foxes
(1941), Mrs. Miniver (1942), and The Best Years of Our Lives (1946). The
latter two films won Wyler his first two Academy Awards for best director,
also earning the awards for best picture.
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Wynn, Ed
- Movie actor and comedian, he introduced "Carmel Comedy Caravan".
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