~Past Grand Masters ~

Robert Archer Cooper, 1915 - 1917

Lodge
 

Grand Lodge Service

  • Junior Grand Warden - 1909-11
  • Senior Grand Warden - 1911-13
  • Deputy Grand Master - 1913-15

    Religion
    Information is not available

    Occupation
     

    Notable
    Robert was the son of Henry A. and Elizabeth A. Jones Cooper and the husband of Mamie Eugenia Machen Cooper. He was a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives during the years 1900-1904. He went on to serve as Governor of South Carolina during the years of 1918-1922 and served on the Federal Farm Loan Board from 1922-1927. He was also a US Judge for the District of Puerto Rico from 1934-1947. Inscription: Legislator 1900-1904, Governor of SC 1918-1922, US Judge, District of Puerto Rico 1934-1947

    Past Potentate of Omar Temple 1915

  • Born
    June 12, 1874
    Waterloo, Laurens County SC

    Died
    August 7, 1953
    Greenville County SC

    Buried
    Laurens County Cemetery