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Golden Fleece Lodge #6 in Covington, Georgia is 183 years old and was Chartered on December 14th, 1826 as Golden Fleece Lodge #38. The Most Worshipful Grand Master of Masons in Georgia and signator on Charter was Governor William Schley. The first officers of Golden Fleece Lodge #6, Worshipful Master: John Gordon, Senior Warden: John Bowen, Junior Warden: Lemuel Wynn In 1829 Golden Fleece was changed to #22. In 1838 Golden Fleece was changed to #7(See Historical Documents) and finally in 1849 to Golden Fleece Lodge #6(see Historical Documents). Famous Golden Fleece Lodge Members 1839 Past Master Ignatius A. Few is recognized as the founder and First President of Emory University from 1836 to 1839. Member Reverend Creed Fulton, Instrumental in Founding of Emory & Henry University. Member and Confederate General George Thomas "Tige" Anderson commanded his brigade at Fredericksburg, Suffold, Gettysburg, Chickamauga and Knoxville, and also was present at the surrender in Appomattox. Member Osborn L. Smith was President of Emory University 1871 to 1875. Sister City Conyers, Georgia named for Member Dr. W.D. Conyers. Golden Fleece Lodge #6 is a Regular Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons working under the Jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Georgia |
