The History of Freemasonry, Volume V brings Albert G. Mackey’s monumental narrative into the modern era of the Craft, focusing on the expansion, organization, and symbolic development of Freemasonry across Europe and the United States. This volume not only traces institutional milestones but also incorporates essential material from William R. Singleton on the rise of the Scottish Rite and Knight Templarism in America.

The volume begins with the historic union of the two rival Grand Lodges of England in 1813 and follows the evolution of Freemasonry in France, including the founding of the Grand Orient. From there, it moves across the Atlantic, documenting the introduction of Freemasonry into the American colonies, the origins and spread of Royal Arch Masonry, and the creation of the General Grand Chapter in the United States.

A major section, authored by Singleton, provides a detailed account of Christian Knighthood, the Knights Templar during the Crusades, and the eventual emergence of Knight Templarism in the Masonic context. It includes lists of grand masters, historical commentary, and a rare synthesis of chivalric and Masonic traditions.

The final portion of the book is a state-by-state chronicle of the early lodges and Grand Lodges of the United States, offering a unique reference for American Masonic history.

Contents

Chapter XLIII – The Union of the Two Grand Lodges of England
Chapter XLIV – The Grand Lodge of France
Chapter XLV – Origin of the Grand Orient of France
Chapter XLVI – Introduction of Freemasonry into the North American Colonies
Chapter XLVII – The Early Grand Lodge Warrants
Chapter XLVIII – Origin of the Royal Arch
Chapter XLIX – The Introduction of Royal Arch Masonry into America
Chapter L – The General Grand Chapter of the United States

The History of the Symbols of Freemasonry and the History of the A∴A∴ Scottish Rite
By William R. Singleton, 33°

The History of the Introduction and Progress of Freemasonry in the United States

Salutatory

Chapter LI – General History of Christian Knighthood

• Orders of Knighthood

• Knights Templars During the Seven Crusades (1118–1291)

• The Causes Which Led to the Martyrdom of De Molay and Others

• Execution of De Molay

• Era Subsequent to the Dispersion of the Knights Templars

• Order of Knights of Malta

• Commentary Remarks

• Conclusion

• List of Grand Masters of Knights Templars

• Grand Masters of the Order of St. John, Rhodes, and Malta (1099–1799)

• List of Rulers of the Latin Kingdom of Palestine (1099–1205)

Chapter LII – The Introduction of Knight Templarism into America
Chapter LIII – The General Grand Encampment of Knights Templars in the United States
Chapter LIV – History of the Introduction of Freemasonry into Each State and Territory of the United States

• The First Lodges and the Grand Lodges

• Massachusetts

• Georgia

• New Hampshire

• South Carolina

• New York

• Rhode Island

• Maryland

• Connecticut

• Virginia

• North Carolina

• Maine

• New Jersey

• Michigan

• Delaware

• Vermont

• Florida

• Kentucky

• District of Columbia

• Episode

The History of Freemasonry, Volume V brings Albert G. Mackey’s monumental narrative into the modern era of the Craft, focusing on the expansion, organization, and symbolic development of Freemasonry across Europe and the United States. This volume not only traces institutional milestones but also incorporates essential material from William R. Singleton on the rise of the Scottish Rite and Knight Templarism in America.

The volume begins with the historic union of the two rival Grand Lodges of England in 1813 and follows the evolution of Freemasonry in France, including the founding of the Grand Orient. From there, it moves across the Atlantic, documenting the introduction of Freemasonry into the American colonies, the origins and spread of Royal Arch Masonry, and the creation of the General Grand Chapter in the United States.

A major section, authored by Singleton, provides a detailed account of Christian Knighthood, the Knights Templar during the Crusades, and the eventual emergence of Knight Templarism in the Masonic context. It includes lists of grand masters, historical commentary, and a rare synthesis of chivalric and Masonic traditions.

The final portion of the book is a state-by-state chronicle of the early lodges and Grand Lodges of the United States, offering a unique reference for American Masonic history.

Contents

Chapter XLIII – The Union of the Two Grand Lodges of England
Chapter XLIV – The Grand Lodge of France
Chapter XLV – Origin of the Grand Orient of France
Chapter XLVI – Introduction of Freemasonry into the North American Colonies
Chapter XLVII – The Early Grand Lodge Warrants
Chapter XLVIII – Origin of the Royal Arch
Chapter XLIX – The Introduction of Royal Arch Masonry into America
Chapter L – The General Grand Chapter of the United States

The History of the Symbols of Freemasonry and the History of the A∴A∴ Scottish Rite
By William R. Singleton, 33°

The History of the Introduction and Progress of Freemasonry in the United States

Salutatory

Chapter LI – General History of Christian Knighthood

• Orders of Knighthood

• Knights Templars During the Seven Crusades (1118–1291)

• The Causes Which Led to the Martyrdom of De Molay and Others

• Execution of De Molay

• Era Subsequent to the Dispersion of the Knights Templars

• Order of Knights of Malta

• Commentary Remarks

• Conclusion

• List of Grand Masters of Knights Templars

• Grand Masters of the Order of St. John, Rhodes, and Malta (1099–1799)

• List of Rulers of the Latin Kingdom of Palestine (1099–1205)

Chapter LII – The Introduction of Knight Templarism into America
Chapter LIII – The General Grand Encampment of Knights Templars in the United States
Chapter LIV – History of the Introduction of Freemasonry into Each State and Territory of the United States

• The First Lodges and the Grand Lodges

• Massachusetts

• Georgia

• New Hampshire

• South Carolina

• New York

• Rhode Island

• Maryland

• Connecticut

• Virginia

• North Carolina

• Maine

• New Jersey

• Michigan

• Delaware

• Vermont

• Florida

• Kentucky

• District of Columbia

• Episode