Publications - GYR History

Historical Information
for
Grand York Rite of California
&
Local York Rite Bodies in California

The California York Rite Historical Page is dedicated to
Kenneth G. Hope, KYCH
Honorary Past Grand High Priest, Honorary Illustrious Past Grand Master, Honorary Past Grand Commander, and currently Grand Secretary Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of California, Grand Recorder Grand Council Cryptic Masons of California & Grand Recorder Grand Commandery Knights Templar of California.

Through his devotion, love, and dedication to York Rite of California and through countless hours of research, Ken Hope has researched, found, produced and/or documented the historical information contained herein.

Masonic Dignitaries, State of California

One Man Can Make A Difference

Grand Chapter RAM Grand Convocations 1854-2009
RA Chapter History Outline
RA Past Grand High Priest

Grand Council CM Grand Assemblies 1860-2009
CM Council History Outline
Most Illustrious Past Grand Masters

Grand Commandery KT Grand Conclaves 1863-2009
KT Commandery History Outline
KT Past Grand Commanders

Grand High Priest Organizational Chart 1854-2009
Illustrious Grand Masters Organizational Chart 1860-2009
Grand Commanders Organizational Chart 1863-2009

History of Golden West Commandery No. 43 Knights Templar

The forming of the Grand Commandery, State of California