Tim Ory is a fifth-generation Naperville native, descended from Francois Sebastien Ory, who immigrated to America from Alsace Lorraine, France, in 1844. Signing off as "Tim Ory, Historian, Euclid Lodge No. 65 Ancient Free & Accepted Masons," Tim adds that he continues to research the History of the Masonic Lodge and Naperville every day. Contact him at tjory@sbcglobal.net.
William Wallace Wickel was born January 22, 1844, in Ephrata, Lancaster County, PA, the youngest child of Johann Henry Wickel and Rebecca Schmincke.
He attended...
Some people believe that the Masonic Fraternity, also known as the Freemasons, is a secret organization.
Although the Fraternity does have some secrets, the mode...
Above / Robert Nelson "Ned" Murray (Photo courtesy Tim Ory)
Robert Nelson “Ned” Murray was born July 26, 1815, in Argyle, Washington County, New York,...
Henry Loomis Peaslee was born August 13, 1810, in Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont. He was the second child of Robert Peaslee and Amanda Loomis....
