Wilkins Tannehill in his later years, with a full head of grey hair, seated on a red chair and wearing a burgundy and gold Masonic stole. Wilkins Tannehill was born in 1787 in Pennsylvania and died in 1858 in Nashville. He was a merchant, banker,...
An original will of J. T. Arnold, dated April 21st, 1913. Illustrates the first page of the document. Refers to the Masons “to perform over my remains.” Forms part of Record Group 16, Original Wills, 1780-1925.
A postcard of the Masonic Widows and Orphans Home in Nashville Tennessee. The home was located on White's Creek Pike, six miles north of Nashville. It was established around 1892. Today several surviving historic structures stand at the former...