Alameda
County
Biographies
SIR
SOLOMON LATHROP
The subject of our sketch is descended from an
ancestry of sterling worth and notoriety. He is one of the leading citizens of
Oakland, and it may be truly said he is a citizen of unblemished reputation and
high standing in his community.
In his social and domestic
relations, Sir Knight Lathrop is genial, affable, and kind. He has a worthy wife
and interesting family.
Sir Knight Lathrop’s Masonic history
dates from 1851, when he took the Blue Lodge degrees in East Saginaw, Mich., in
the lodge of the same name, No.77. He went no higher in the work until after he
came to California, when he took the Chapter degree, Royal Arch, in Grass
Valley Chapter, No.18, and the Commandery Degree in
Nevada Commandery, No. 6, being knighted by Sir
Charles Marsh. Sir Knight Lathrop is a charter member of Oakland Commandery, No. 11, and has had the high honor of receiving
the election of Commander for the past four years in succession, having also
previously held important offices. This fact, showing the appreciation in which
he is held by his intelligent brother Sir Knights, speaks more in his praise
than would columns of print.
Transcribed By: Cecelia M. Setty.
Source: “Illustrated Fraternal Directory Including
Educational Institutions on the Pacific Coast”, Page 29, Publ. Bancroft
Co., San Francisco. Cal. 1890.
© 2013 Cecelia M. Setty.
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