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Born
John Jackson Mercer is born to Amos and Rachel Mercer in New Bethleham, Pennsylvania. -
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Begins working as a blacksmith
John begins working as a blacksmith under his Uncle George Mercer. -
Marries Elizabeth Flora.
Marries Elizabeth Lamar Flora in Benton, Iowa. They will be together until her death on April 27th, 1906. -
John Mercer becomes a Master Mason.
John Mercer was Initiated as an Entered Apprentice Mason on October 11th, 1856, Passed to the Degree of Fellow Craft Mason on November 8th 1856, and Raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason on December 13th, 1856 in Benton Lodge #81 in Benton, Iowa. Being a Master Mason will become a prominet theme for the rest of his life. -
The Captain Enlists
John Mercer Enlists, with his brother Philip H Mercer, into Company E 78th Regiment of the Illinois Volnteer Infantry. -
Affiliated with Nemaha Valley Lodge #4
Settled in Brownville, Nebraska and Affiliated with Nemaha Valley Lodge #4. -
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Serves as Worshipful Master of Brownville Lodge #4 in Brownville, Nebraska.
Serves as Worshipful Master of Brownville Lodge #4 for seven consecutive years, and then serves as Secretary for two! He will be Worshipful Master of his Lodge two more times! -
Made Royal Arch Mason
He took the Degrees of the Royal Arch at Brownville Chapter #4 in Nebraska. -
Receives the Degrees of the Scottish Rite.
Brother Mercer Joines the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite in Omaha and is made a 32° Master of the Royal Secret. The Reuinion takes place on February 13th, 14th, and 15th. -
Made 32° KCCH
Brother Mercer is Elected a 32° Knight Commander of the Court of Honor of the Ancient and Acce[ted Scottish Rite. -
Made 33°
Coroneted 33° Inspecter General Honorary. -
John Mercer dies
John J Mercer passes away in his home in the Hanscom Park area of Omaha. John Mercer is at eternal rest in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Omaha. He is with his wife and their daughte Minne Mercer Bell.