Past Sovereign
Grand Commanders

Honoring the distinguished leaders who have guided the United Supreme Council, Northern Jurisdiction since its founding in 1881.

Since 1881

A Legacy of Leadership

19 distinguished leaders have held the seat of Sovereign Grand Commander, each shaping the history, vision, and enduring mission of the United Supreme Council, Northern Jurisdiction.

Commanders

1st

Sovereign Grand Commander

William H Cooper, 33°

1881

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2nd

Sovereign Grand Commander

Moses Wheeler, 33°

1881–1887

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3rd

Sovereign Grand Commander

David C. Gray, 33°

1887–1889

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4th

Sovereign Grand Commander

Phillip T. Colding, 33°

1889–1890

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5th

Sovereign Grand Commander

George W. Roper, 33°

1890–1897

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6th

Sovereign Grand Commander

Robert L. Reed, 33°

1897–1899

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7th

Sovereign Grand Commander

Joshua D. Kelly, 33°

1899–1920

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8th

Sovereign Grand Commander

Robert H. Hucless, 33°

1910–1911

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9th

Sovereign Grand Commander

James F. Rickards, 33°

1911–1921

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10th

Sovereign Grand Commander

Dr. Sumner A. Furniss, 33°

1921–1949

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11th

Sovereign Grand Commander

Dr. George W. Crawford, 33°

1949–1965

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12th

Sovereign Grand Commander

Dr. Leland D. French, 33°

1965–1973

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13th

Sovereign Grand Commander

Frank M. Summers, 33°

1973–1977

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14th

Sovereign Grand Commander

Dr. Russell S. Gideon, 33°

1977–1985

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15th

Sovereign Grand Commander

Booker T. Alexander, 33°

1985–1992

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16th

Sovereign Grand Commander

Dr. Samuel Brogdon Jr., 33°

1992–2004

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17th

Sovereign Grand Commander

Algie S. Oldham Jr., 33°

2004–2006

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18th

Sovereign Grand Commander

Dr. Solomon Wallace, 33°

2006–2016

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19th

Sovereign Grand Commander

Basil L. Sands, 33°

2016–2019

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Past Sovereign Grand Commanders