John Jacob Astor, (1763-1848) one of the richest men of his time, was one of the first members of Holland Lodge 8, New York City, and served as its Master in 1788. He was also the Grand Treasurer of the Grand Lodge of New York from 1798-1801). Brother Astor was so wealthy he partially funded the War of 1812 by making huge, profitable loans to the US Government.
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