President Jackson was born in my area of the US. Here in Union County NC near Waxhaw NC. Although our brethren in SC claim it was slightly across the border in SC. His father and Mother are buried In a grave yard right on the border of the state in separate graves. His mother Is actually buried next to William Davie First grand master in NC after the GL was formed and past governor of the state of NC. He also helped found the University of NC the first publicly funded University in the United states. The old campus was laid out in the form of a masonic lodge. A East West and South Building with he old well in the center. To the North Is the Davie Poplar Tree. https://www.unc.edu/posts/2016/10/10/the-most-important-artifact-that-we-have/
I've read about his early life in Waxhaw. That must have been a terrible struggle, losing his parents and his Brothers. It goes to show how we can all rise against adversity, no matter how tough things might have been in our youth.
Thanks for the information about the University. I wasn't aware of any of that.
PGM Bailey, this essay made me think of another famous "Jackson"! General Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson was born in Clarksburg Virginia (now West Virginia)! His father was an Attorney, and a prominent member there of Hermon Masonic Lodge. T.J. never became a Mason, and his father passed away when T. J. was very young man.
The Brothers of Hermon Masonic Lodge contributed to the welfare of T.J.'s mother after his father passed away. T.J. ran away to the home of an Uncle near Weston WV. T.J. lived there and Appreciated in a Mill, now known as "Jackson's Mill". From here, T.J. was sent to become a Cadet at US Military Academy at West Point.
Well said Brother. I wonder if past Masons and leaders were aware of the impact they would have when making these choices and decisions, positive or negative. Was it a conscientious act/experiment, or as Bob Ross would say just happy little accidents?
I always appreciate the thought experiments Brother.
President Jackson was born in my area of the US. Here in Union County NC near Waxhaw NC. Although our brethren in SC claim it was slightly across the border in SC. His father and Mother are buried In a grave yard right on the border of the state in separate graves. His mother Is actually buried next to William Davie First grand master in NC after the GL was formed and past governor of the state of NC. He also helped found the University of NC the first publicly funded University in the United states. The old campus was laid out in the form of a masonic lodge. A East West and South Building with he old well in the center. To the North Is the Davie Poplar Tree. https://www.unc.edu/posts/2016/10/10/the-most-important-artifact-that-we-have/
I've read about his early life in Waxhaw. That must have been a terrible struggle, losing his parents and his Brothers. It goes to show how we can all rise against adversity, no matter how tough things might have been in our youth.
Thanks for the information about the University. I wasn't aware of any of that.
The early 1800s were hard. So were those that survived through it. Lest we forget.
https://www.dar.org/national-society/historic-sites-and-properties/old-waxhaw-church-and-cemetery
That's an awesome marker for his father. Thank you for sharing it!
PGM Bailey, this essay made me think of another famous "Jackson"! General Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson was born in Clarksburg Virginia (now West Virginia)! His father was an Attorney, and a prominent member there of Hermon Masonic Lodge. T.J. never became a Mason, and his father passed away when T. J. was very young man.
The Brothers of Hermon Masonic Lodge contributed to the welfare of T.J.'s mother after his father passed away. T.J. ran away to the home of an Uncle near Weston WV. T.J. lived there and Appreciated in a Mill, now known as "Jackson's Mill". From here, T.J. was sent to become a Cadet at US Military Academy at West Point.
Well I do know Foggy Dewhurst
But, but, isn't he one of Britannia's Huns? 🤠
He does claim to be a samurai warrior :-D
Well said Brother. I wonder if past Masons and leaders were aware of the impact they would have when making these choices and decisions, positive or negative. Was it a conscientious act/experiment, or as Bob Ross would say just happy little accidents?
I always appreciate the thought experiments Brother.
Thank you Brother! I'm glad you enjoyed the little essay, and I appreciate your kind words.