Masonic Biography of MAJ Joseph E. Gillette
Summary
| Born | 6/26/1827 at Cedar Lawn, just outside Hunterdale, VA |
| Died | Nov/1/1863 at 36 yrs at Cedar Lawn |
| Father | Ezra Gillette |
| Mother | Elizabeth F. Murdaugh |
| Married | Edith Emeline Worrell on Oct 4, 1849 |
| Primary Masonic Affiliation | Franklin Lodge 151 |
| Primary residence | Cedar Lawn, Southampton County VA |
| Burried | Cedar Lawn in family cemetary |
| Children | 6 |
Military Service
Formed Southampton Calvary at Cedar Lawn in 1861, later to become Co. H, 5th Virginia Cavalry, later to reform as
Company A, 13th Virginia Cavalry
Served under Gen J. E. B. Stuart in the Army of Northern Virginia
Elected Captain, later promoted to Major after Battle of Fredericksburg
Battle of South Mills (Apr 1962)
Battle of Fredericksburg (Dec 1862)
Wounded in the chest at 2nd Battle of Brandy Station (Oct 1863), would ultimately be fatal.
Masonic Journey
- Initiated in ___ on ___
- Passed in ___ on ___
- Raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason in ___ On
Masonic Leadership
| Office | Lodge | Years | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worshipful Master | Franklin 151 | Charter Master |
Wor Gillette’s portrait is hung in the Franklin Lodge No. 151 Lodge room to look after the Craft he loved and was so dedicated to.