The Masonic Apron of
MERIWETHER
and the Legacy of
Freemasonry in Montana
LEWIS
William Lewis Anderson loved to tell how he
came to possess a silver pocket watch and a
Masonic apron, which once belonged to his
famous uncle, Captain Meriwether Lewis.
e apron figures prominently in the mystery
of Meriwether Lewis's death. Displayed at the
Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Montana in Helena,
how its journey ended is an interesting tale.
It is also significant because of Lewis's
affiliations with Montana and the Masonic
traditions later brought to the state.
By Ellen Baumler • Photography Provided
MEMORY
LANE
Helena artist Robert F. Morgan's 2003 painting, "A Prayer on the
Journey West," is a reminder of the Masons' important contributions
to Montana history. Grand Lodge of Montana.
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