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Scottish Rite History - Grand Commanders
Written by Irv Womack   
Sunday, 31 May 2009 16:00
The Sovereign Grand Commander is the chief executive officer of the Scottish Rite. Since 1801 there have been eighteen Grand Commanders and two Acting Grand Commanders.

1. John Mitchell: 1801-1816

2. Frederick Dalcho: 1816-1822

3. Isaac Auld: 1822-1826

4. Moses Holbrook: 1826-1844

Jacob De La Motta (Acting Grand Commander): 1844-1845

5. Alexander McDonald: 1845-1846

6. John H. Honour: 1846-1858

Charles M. Furman (Acting Grand Commander): 1858-1859

7. Albert Pike: 1859-1891

8. James C. Batchelor: 1892-1893

9. Philip C. Tucker: 1893-1895

10. Thomas H. Caswell: 1895-1900

11. James D. Richardson: 1901-1914

12. George F. Moore: 1914-1921

13. John H. Cowles: 1921-1952

14. Thomas J. Harkins: 1952-1955

15. Luther S. Smith: 1955-1969

16. Henry C. Clausen: 1969-1985

17. C. Fred Kleinknecht: 1985-2003

18. Ronald A. Seale: 2003

Submitted by: Irv Womack, 32°, KCCH

(Reprinted from: Scottish Rite Ritual, Monitor and Guide.)
 

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