Labette County KS Archives Photo Tombstone.....Sykes, Ernest Eugene 
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Cemetery:           Oswego Cemetery Oswego Labette County Kansas
Name:               Ernest Eugene Sykes

Date Of Photograph: May 15, 2011
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b. Jan. 3 1867 Waverly, Bremer, Iowa d. Mar. 24, 1942 New Orleans Orleans Parish LA

Parents: Albert and Emily Higgins Sykes 
Spouse: 	Carrie M

M.W. Grand Master Grand Lodge of Lousianna Free and Accepted Masons 1931
Interred New Orleans, LA
In 1931, E. E. Sykes was Grand Master. His administration was a marked success.
Being a business man, the Craft was indeed fortunate in having him at the helm
during a financial crisis superinduced by the world-wide depression.
His wise administration carried the organisation safely over many obstacles.
During his incumbency he visited more Constituent Lodges than any previous Grand
Master, and was instrumental in breaking down the barrier between Ordinary
Masons and a Grand Lodge Official. This was a real Masonic service that has
since borne fruit.

Source: GOULD'S HISTORY OF FREEMASONRY THROUGHOUT THE WORLD

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