In the minutes of December 11, 1847, the first treasurer of Brenham Chapter No. 12 is noted to be W. E. Howth. A Texas Historical Marker at the Masonic Cemetery in Chappell Hill reports of Companion Howth:
William Edward Howth
Masonic Cemetery, Chappell Hill
Participated in the capture of San Antonio, 1835 and was a major in the Army of Texas, 1836; born in New York City Jan. 14, 1810; died Nov. 1, 1859.
Other Companions listed at the charter officers of Brenham Chapter were (click links for more information on the individual):
High Priest: Lindsey P. Rucker
King: Sam Lusk
Scribe: Joseph P. Portis
Principal Sojourner: B… Lee
Royal Arch Captain: H. W. Hubert
Master of the Third Veil: R. B. Wells
Master of the Second Veil: W. C. Lewis
Master of the First Veil: E. D. Little
Secretary, pro temp: D. D. Crumpler
Treasurer: Wm E. Howth
Sentinel, pro temp: J. H. Allcorn
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