Deceased Brethren

William K. Leighton (1854-1906) was Worshipful Master of Ashlar Lodge, No.3 in 1892 and District Deputy Grand Master in 1893.

Here is some basic information about him from Ashlar Lodge, No.3 records:

  • Born 21 November 1854 in Benicia, California
  • Occupation: Clerk
  • Initiated 4 July 1888
  • Passed 1 August 1888
  • Raised 5 September 1888
  • Worshipful Master of Ashlar Lodge, No.3 in 1892
  • District Deputy Grand Master in 1893
  • Died 29 October 1906
R.W.B. William K. Leighton, circa 1893
R.W.B. William K. Leighton (1854-1906), circa 1893 (Photo copyright Ashlar Lodge, No.3)

William K. Leighton is buried in Bowen Road Cemetery, Nanaimo. The photos below show his grave marker:

William K. Leighton grave, Bowen Road Cemetery (photo by Ashlar Lodge No. 3 Historian)
William K. Leighton grave, Bowen Road Cemetery (photo by Ashlar Lodge No. 3 Historian)
William K. Leighton grave marker, Bowen Road Cemetery (photo by Ashlar Lodge No. 3 Historian)
William K. Leighton grave marker, Bowen Road Cemetery (photo by Ashlar Lodge No. 3 Historian)

We will add more information about R.W.B. William K. Leighton as we discover it through additional research.

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