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Historic Canadian Silver Masonic Presentation Trowel – William Mercer Wilson 1872

An unusual Masonic “Trowel” shaped presentation piece with an inscription for Col Mercer Wilson MW. P.G.M. from the Grand Lodge of Canada.  Made of US Coin Silver.
The trowel is of Canadian Historic significance as Col. Mercer Wilson was a Freemason who was instrumental in forming the Grand Lodge of Canada as well as it’s first Grand Master in Canada.

the presentation reads:
Presented to
Col. Mercer Wilson MW. P. G.M. 
Grand Lodge of Canada
upon the occasion of laying
Corner Stone of
New St, Johns Church
at Sandwich
June 24th 1872

The trowel is small in size with the Masonic logo on front and presentation on back with handle (handle has a couple of splits)

William Mercer Wilson, 1813-1875

William Mercer Wilson was born in Scotland and immigrated to Upper Canada at the age of 19. He moved to Simcoe where he worked as a court clerk, lawyer, Crown attorney and finally judge for Norfolk County. During the Rebellions of 1837-38, he served in the Norfolk Cavalry and attained the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel. He introduced the first printing press in the district and for two years published the Norfolk Observer. In 1840, Wilson became a Freemason in Simcoe. His leadership and vision were instrumental in the creation of the Grand Lodge of Canada, independent of the authority of the Grand Lodge of England. The legacy of Ontario Freemasons can be traced to his unifying efforts. Most Worshipful Brother Wilson was elected the Grand Lodge’s first Grand Master in 1855, a position that he held twice more before his death. His grave is located at the far eastern end of the cemetery.

Marked:  US Coin on back

Measures:  6 inches long x 1 3/4 inches wide

Excellent condition with 2 splits on white handle.

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