Greetings from the Valley of Minneapolis, Orient of Minnesota; during the spring of 2023, North Star Consistory chose to share with you the rich history of two of M INNESOTA Sovereign Grand Inspector General John W. Hardeman III, 33°
Accounting and Business Administration. In 1990, GIG Seton returned to Liberia and while there, because of his dedication of working with the Liberian government as Youth Coordinator and Trainer of the Ministry of Labor Youth and Sports, the late President Dr. William R. Tolbert, Jr. bestowed one of the countries highest honors upon him, “Knight Commander In The Humane Order of African Redemption”. Months after his arrival, he returned to the United States due to the long-lasting civil war in Liberia that sadly took many lives. This time when returning to the United States, GIG Seton not only made Minnesota his permanent home, he also began his Prince Hall Masonic journey by becoming one of the original members of the only Liberian Masonic Lodge in the United States, Theta Libertus Lodge #17, subordinate lodge of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Minnesota and its Jurisdiction (you do not have to be Liberian to be a member) and also becoming a member of North Star Consistory #14, were unbeknownst to him, would bring the Prince Hall Mason that was in heart all those years ago, home. GIG Seton is not only a revered member of the Liberian community back in his homeland, but here in Minnesota as well. With Minnesota being home to the largest Liberian community in the U.S., he is well known, loved and most importantly, respected. GIG Seton has been a strong pillar to not only our Masonic family in the Blue Lodge but as well as in the Consistory, especially during his time in office as Commander – In-Chief of North Star Consistory #14. He also served as Vice President of the Commanders of the Rite. GIG Seton has been extremely instrumental and encouraging of his lodge member’s aspirations of becoming members of the Scottish Rite. GIG Seton is married to the love of his life, Mrs. Sharon Bates Seton and together they have seven children, one of which is currently our junior MWPGM, Bro. Johnston J. Bates, 33º. We would like to thank them as well for sharing this truly great, humble and God fearing man with us. During the time of preparing this information, GIG Seton celebrated his 85th Birthday, Happy Birthday Illustrious Sir; we wish you many, many more.
our fallen Illustrious Sirs. This year, we wish to give flowers to a very important Gentleman of Distinction, as well as his Masonic Lodge; GIG Nathaniel Seton, 33º and Theta Libertus #17. GIG Seton, who is also an honorary Past Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Minnesota and its Jurisdiction, was born February 27, 1939 in Harper city, located in the county of Maryland. We know many of you are probably scratching your head or saying there is no such place, but if you set aside your map of the United States and look at one for the continent of Africa, Look for the country of Liberia and you will find that the county of Maryland is located in the southernmost part of the country.
GIG Seton’s studies started out in his beloved country of Liberia where he completed his elementary and high school education. Later, he received a scholarship from the Israeli Government allowing him to travel to Israel where he obtained a diploma in Youth Leadership, Physical Education and Sports. Upon returning to Liberia, he traveled throughout the country becoming well known for teaching Physical Education. In 1980 after receiving work and student visas, GIG Seton traveled to the U.S., making Minnesota his temporary home and furthering his education. He attended National College and graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration and an Associate of Arts Degree in
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