Bro. Campbell Snodgrass 242

A Georgian engraved oval silver Masonic pendant jewel, by Thomas Phipps and Edward Robinson, Masonic gavel or hammer within circle, wide border with the keystone initials H T W S S T K S, rev. owner's monogram in scrolled letters, 'WS', decorative borders, 82 x 56mm., London hallmark, 1797. Sold recently for £340.

Bro. Campbell Snodgrass—Founder 242

Bro. Campbell Snodgrass was a founder of 242 in 1811. He is recorded in the books as:

Bro. Campbell (and his brother Neil (?)) were members of Paisley Kilwinning Lodge which ceased to work in 1805 when they joined Paisley St. James No.175 (nothing to do with the current lodge numbered 1116). He was a very successful coalmaster with various collieries around the town, living at the Thorn (see CK February 2016 for the plan of his garden). Their father was Hew who was also a member of Paisley Kilwinning and Town Clerk. It appears that Neil became a merchant in Virginia shortly after. He dies in 1851 ad was buried in Paisley Abbey Cemetery. His library was auctioned off, the sale lasting a week!

Snodgrass Neil Founder Gentleman

Paisley St. James Snodgrass Neil 30-11-1811 A Cotton Spinner Paisley St. Mirren Snodgrass JP Campbell Founder Gentleman Paisley St. James