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
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Formed Southampton Calvary at Cedar Lawn in 1861, later to become Co. H, 5th Virginia Cavalry, later to reform as
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Company A, 13th Virginia Cavalry
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Served under Gen J. E. B. Stuart in the Army of Northern Virginia
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Elected Captain, later promoted to Major after Battle of Fredericksburg
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Battle of South Mills (Apr 1962)
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Battle of Fredericksburg (Dec 1862)
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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 |
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| 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.
Obituary & Resources
- Balfour, Dan “JOSEPH EZRA GILLETTE “
- Findagrave
- Southampton County Comprehensive History
- 13th Regiment, Virginia Cavalry
- COL Luther Rice Edwards Obit
- History of Lower Tidewater Virginia