great grandfather 33rd degree mason hirem white

by Christina Martin
(Renton, Wa)

What does my great grandfather's first name mean, Hirem, last name -white, anything to do with masonry? and he was a 33rd degree mason, what details does the tile hold for placement. I believe also I'm related to Franklin Delano Roosevelt....as a third cousin. So this would naturally be in the family?

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Nov 12, 2018
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by: Bob

Very sorry for the very long delay. The owner of the site has been dealing with some serious family issues.

'Hiram' is a Biblical name. I gather that it means 'son of the exalted one' in Hebrew. As it was given to him as a baby, I doubt it originally had anything to do with Freemasonry - many boys were given Biblical names. Freemasons acknowledge two Hirams from the Books of Kings in their ritual.

A 33rd degree is an honorary degree given to members of the Scottish Rite, a branch of Freemasonry, for long and exceptional service.

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