Bürger, Herman John
Biographical Note
Herman John Bürger joined the Freemasons in the 1830s. He and Willoughby DaCosta exchanged letters in 1868 debating Freemasonry. On October 16, 1876, he received a certificate of good standing from Friendly Lodge No. 239; by 1876, Bürger had become a third degree Mason at Friendly Lodge No. 239. Beyond his participation and success with the Freemasons, Bürger worked as an auditor (1880s) and tax collector (1890s). He also held the position of City Council member representing Kingston's No. 1 Ward in 1881.
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Grand Lodge of East Jamaica Freemason collection
The Grand Lodge of East Jamaica Freemason collection documents Masonic practice in late-1800s Jamaica. It includes correspondence, membership papers, and other material relating to Herman John Bürger, a Master Freemason in Kingston and Port Royal, as well as notes describing Freemason ceremonies and organizational structure. Also includes a Catholic anti-Masonic pamphlet on secret societies.
Collection is open for research; also available digitally. One fragile item is closed.