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Kiger, James S. (fl. 1859-1873) By-Laws of the Aslar Lodge, No. 76 Free and Accepted Masons

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03131.16.13 Author/Creator: Kiger, James S. (fl. 1859-1873) Place Written: Trenton, NJ Type: Book Date: 1874 Pagination: 1 vol. ; 73 p. ; 10.5 x 14.5 cm. Order a Copy

By-Laws of the Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons in the State of New Jersey. Discusses meeting times, officers, admission application, fee and dues. Past Masters, Officers, members are listed. Elections are discussed, districts, grievance policy and general regulations. There is a chapter on the code of trial by charges.

Enlisted on 11 August 1862 as a Sergeant. On 4 September 1862 he mustered into "A" Co. NJ 12th Infantry. He was transferred out on 1 October 1863. On 1 October 1863 he transferred into Veteran Reserve Corps. He was discharged on 6 July 1865. He received a promotion as a 1st Sergeant (As of RC).

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