| Joseph Roberts Smallwood
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December 24, 1900 – December 18, 1991 Reporter, publisher, union-organizer, farmer, and premier of Newfoundland from 1949 until 1971, “Joey” Smallwood was called the last living father of Canadian Confederation. Smallwood’s later years were devoted to the production of the Encyclopedia of Newfoundland and Labrador. Smallwood was very active in the Scottish Rite, was Thrice PuissantGrand Master of Centennial Lodge of Perfection in 1967-69 and was subsequently granted the Honorary 33°. Initiated: June 6, 1964 Passed: June 8 1964 Raised November 20, 1964 Lodge Northcliffe No. 1086 S.C. Provincial Grand Lodge of Newfoundland, Grand Lodge of Scotland Mark degree: Feb. 3, 1966
Source: Grand Lodge of Newfoundland records. |