FITZ LODGE #30, F. & A. M.
MADISONVILLE, MISSISSIPPI

UNDER DISPENSATION: 1836
CHARTERED: January 2, 1837
DEFUNCT: February 1, 1840

HISTORY

• Fitz Lodge was probably named for R. J. Fitz who was 1st D.D.G.M. in 1836.

• During the past year, dispensations have been granted for the establishment of Lodges at the towns of Canton, Brandon, Madisonville, and Grenada.
  Part of Grand Secretary's address to the 1837 Grand Lodge

• Resolved, That charters be issued forthwith, to Canton, Coleman and Fitz Lodges, U.D.
  Part of Committee on subordinate Lodges report to 1837 Grand Lodge.

• A communication was handed your Committee from Brother Jas. R. Russel, addressed to Brother D. J. White, stating, that owing to the removal of the late Treasurer of Fitz Lodge No. 30, to Texas, leaving the books and accounts of the Lodge in a confused state; they were incapacitated for making out at present, a regular return. This, together with the expense of erecting a new Masonic Hall, precludes the possibility on their part, or complying with the requisitions of the Grand Lodge. -- Therefore, your Committee on their behalf, would respectfully suggest the adoption of the following resolution, to wit: Resolved, That Fitz Lodge No. 30, have 'till next Grand Communication, to send in their returns and pay their dues.
  Part of Committee on subordinate Lodges report to 1839 Grand Lodge.

• Fitz Lodge, No. 30, has suspended it Charter; its debt to the Grand Lodge amounts to ninety-one dollars. Steps should be taken by the District D. G. Master to obtains its jewels and furniture.
  1840 Report of the Committee on Subordinate Lodges

OFFICERS

Past Masters: James R. Russell, G. Griffin

Past Masters: G. Griffin, J. R Russell

Past Masters: Thos. O. McDonald, G. Griffin

MEMBERS