History

Historical Information

Contents & information contained in California York Rite Historical Information is dedicated to:

Most Excellent Companion
Kenneth G. HopeDistinquished Service Award - Silver
Distinquished Service Award - Bronze
Knight York Cross of Honour
Knight Commander of the Temple
Honorary Past Grand High Priest
Honorary Illustrious Past Grand Master
Honorary Past Grand Commander
Past Grand Secretary Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of California
Past Grand Recorder Grand Council Cryptic Masons of California
Past Grand Recorder Grand Commandery Knights Templar of California Through devotion, love, dedication and countless hours of research, Ken documented the following historical information

Masonic Dignitaries, State of California

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Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons Convocations-Officers
RA Chapter History Outline
RA Past Grand High Priest
RA Chapter History Membership
Grand High Priest Organizational Chart

Companion Richard E. Thornton, Past High Priest is currently updating the above documents

Grand Council Cryptic Masons Grand Assemblies/Officers
CM Council History Outline
Most Illustrious Past Grand Masters
Illustrious Grand Masters Organizational Chart (see below)

Companion Richard E. Thornton, Illustrious Past Master is currently updating the above documents

Grand Commandery Knights Templas Grand Conclaves/Officers
KT Commandery History Outline
KT Past Grand Commanders
Grand Commanders Organizational Chart

Sir Knight Richard E. Thornton, PC, KCT, KYCH, is currently updating the above documents

Grand Encampments
(1883, 1904, 1916, 1934, 1949)

California Malta Medals

Forming of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar, California

History of Golden West Commandery No. 43 Knights Templar