History

     Dealing with the challenges of today requires problem-solvers who bring different perspectives and are willing to take risks. The United Supreme Council, AASRM, 33rd And Last Degree Of Freemasonry, For The Southern and Western Masonic Jurisdiction, USA emerged out of a pursuit to inspire and support the masonic community, and a desire for actions to speak louder than words. Established in 1869, we are an organization driven by progressive ideas, bold actions, and a strong foundation of support. The following pioneers were devoted to "Making Good Men Better."

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          SOVEREIGN GRAND COMMANDERS OF THE UNITED SUPREME COUNCIL, A.A.S.R.M., 33°,

                                 FOR THE PAST ONE HUNDRED AND FORTY-NINE (149) YEARS.

                                                                    APRIL 5, 1869 - 2018

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1. ILL. Edward G. Thomas, 33°  1869 - 1875

2. ILL. Rev. James Handy, 33°   1875 - 1878

3. ILL. Thornton A. Jackson, (DC) 33°/96°   1878 - 1881

4. ILL. Rev. James A. Handy, 33°   1881 - 1889

5. ILL. Thornton A. Jackson, (DC) 33°/96°   1889 - 1895

6. ILL. John G. Jones, 33° (IL) 1895 - 1914

7. ILL. Dr. B.H. Stillyard, 33°  (WV) 1914 - 1916

8. ILL. H.T. Broadus, 33° (PA) 1916 - 1921

9. ILL. Charles T. Hamilton, 33° (PA)  1921 -  1936

10. ILL. John H. Campbell 33° (PA) 1936 - 1942

11. ILL. Dr. Malachi H. Johnson, 33° (OH) 1942 - 1949 

12. ILL. Earl Perry, 33° (DC) 1949 - 1951

13. ILL. John C. Dance, 33° 1951 -  19XX  

14. ILL. Clinton H. Cole, 33° (IL) 19XX - 19XX

15. ILL. Isaac O. Huffman, 33° (NY) 19XX - 19XX

16. ILL. Arthur J. Mack, 33° (

17. ILL. Dr. Augustus P. Sutton, 33°/96° (NY)  1978 - 1999

18. ILL. Kenneth M. Yates, 33°  (FL) 1999 - 2000 **

19. ILL. Dr. Ledell Veal, 33° (MS)  2000 - 2016

20. ILL. Rev./Dr. Larry D. Spires, 33°/97°  (IL)  2016 -

** Served but never was elected.