Robert L Caruthers 1849 Most Worshipful Grand Master Grand Lodge Free And Accepted Masons Of TN

Robert Looney Caruthers 1849

Lebanon Lodge No. 98

Born July 31, 1800 in Smith County

Died October 2, 1882 and buried in Cedargrove Cemetery, Lebanon

Lawyer

Justice of Tennessee Supreme Court

Attorney General of his district

Member of Legislature

Served in 27th U. S. Congress, March 4,1841-March 3, 1843

Elected Governor in 1863, but because state was occupied by the Federal Forces, he never assumed office

A devout Cumberland Presbyterian

First Master of Lebanon Lodge No. 66, chartered in 1827

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