Worshipful Brother Sam Houston (1793-1863), was an American patriot, congressman, US Senator, governor of Tennessee, hero of the Texas fight for independence, president of the Republic of Texas, governor of Texas, Past Master, member of several Lodges, Royal Arch Mason and more. Yet, in 1828, one of his Lodges suspended him for unmasonic conduct!
The proceedings list no reason for Brother Houston's suspension, but it may relate to an earlier dueling incident or, being Governor of Tennessee at the time, it may have been a political matter. Whatever the case, he was reinstated and remained a "true and faithful Brother among us" for the remainder of his life.
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